The Indian Navy deployed a P-8I Poseidon long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for participation in RIMPAC 2026 (Rim of the Pacific Exercise). RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise, held biennially under US Navy leadership in the waters off Hawaii. The 2026 edition involves 25+ nations. The P-8I, manufactured by Boeing, is India's premier maritime patrol aircraft — the Navy operates 12 of them under a $3.2 billion contract. India has participated in RIMPAC since 2012.
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Indian Navy Deploys P-8I Poseidon Aircraft to Hawaii for RIMPAC 2026 — World's Largest Maritime Exercise
Key Points
- The Indian Navy deployed a P-8I Poseidon long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for participation in RIMPAC 2026 (Rim of the Pacific Exercise)
- RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise, held biennially under US Navy leadership in the waters off Hawaii
- The 2026 edition involves 25+ nations
- The P-8I, manufactured by Boeing, is India's premier maritime patrol aircraft — the Navy operates 12 of them under a $3.2 billion contract
- India has participated in RIMPAC since 2012
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• Indian Navy P-8I deployed to Hawaii for RIMPAC 2026 (Jul 3, 2026) • RIMPAC: Rim of the Pacific; world's largest international maritime exercise; biennial; Hawaii; US Navy lead • P-8I Poseidon: Boeing; long-range maritime patrol + ASW; India operates 12; $3.2B contract • India in RIMPAC since 2012; 2026 edition: 25+ nations
