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5 July 2026

Indian Navy participation in RIMPAC

RIMPAC is a major, recurring multilateral naval exercise that directly relates to India's Indo-Pacific strategy, maritime security, and interoperability with global partners, making it a relevant topic for international relations and security studies.

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  • The Indian Navy is participating in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) in Hawaii.
  • The Indian Navy has deployed its P-8i maritime patrol aircraft for the exercise.
  • RIMPAC is hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet and is described as the world's largest naval exercise.
  • The 2024 edition of RIMPAC runs from June 24 to July 31.
  • Participation involves 30 countries, 30 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, over 206 aircraft, and 30,000 personnel.
  • India's participation aims to enhance interoperability, Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), and cooperation with partner navies.
  • The exercise reflects a commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

Questions

  1. How does participation in multilateral naval exercises like RIMPAC contribute to India's strategic objectives in the Indo-Pacific region? Discuss in the context of Maritime Domain Awareness and interoperability. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the Indian Navy's participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise?

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