Commander, the US Third Fleet reveals official Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 logo during the RIMPAC 2022 mid-planning conference (MPC) at Naval Base Point Loma. Credit: Petty Officer 1st Class David Mo/ US Indo Pacific Command.

Around 25,000 personnel from across 26 nations are set to participate in the US-led biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2022.

First conducted in 1971, RIMPAC 2022 will be the 28th iteration of the multinational maritime exercise.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

The exercise will be conducted in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California region from 29 June to 4 August.

This year, the multinational maritime exercise will involve participation of nearly 38 surface ships, four submarines, over 170 aircraft and nine national land forces.

The iteration will see participation of forces from 26 nations including the US, Australia, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, France, India, Chile, Ecuador, Indonesia, Denmark, Tonga, Israel, Colombia, Japan, Brunei, Malaysia, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, New Zealand, Peru, the Republic of the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Th exercise will be hosted by Commander, the US Pacific Fleet and will be led by Commander, the US Third Fleet. The two will serve as Combined Task Force (CTF) commander.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The theme of RIMPAC 2022 is ‘capable, adaptive, partners.’

RIMPAC exercise aims to provide training opportunity to the participants for sustaining and fostering the relationships critical for the safety and security of sea lanes and interconnected oceans.

The participating forces will carry out a variety of missions including disaster relief, sea control, maritime security operations and other complex warfighting.

Additionally, RIMPAC will involve realistic training programmes such as mine clearance operations, amphibious operations, gunnery, anti-submarine and air defence exercises, counter-piracy operations, diving and salvage operations and explosive ordnance disposal.

RIMPAC 2022 will involve a network of e partners training together to strengthen the collective forces and promote an open and free Indo-Pacific region.