π Tender Overview
As part of the preparation and training process prior to their participation in the Multinational Exercise RIMPAC 2026, the naval units of the Peruvian Navy integrated into the operational deployment began the Group Sail, a joint training phase that takes place during navigation between San Diego and Hawaii from June 12 to 21. This stage aims to strengthen interoperability, operational readiness and combined action capacity with naval units of friendly navies before the start of one of the most important maritime exercises in the world.
During the development of this training, various highly demanding operational events have been carried out, among which maritime interdiction and boarding exercises (SURFEX 993), air control and integration with different aircraft (HELL CROSSDECK), naval shooting exercises (GUNEX 612 and GUNEX 603) with the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), shooting exercises against flare type targets, as well as main body protection training (SURFEX). 420 ENCOUNTEREX), aimed at improving tactical capabilities and coordination between participating forces.
Likewise, communications exercises, simulated tactical maneuvers, signaling using flashes and flags, tactical approaches and replenishment operations at sea (RAS) are carried out, allowing procedures to be consolidated, operational techniques to be standardized and the level of crew training to be raised.
In this way, the Peruvian Navy continues to strengthen its capabilities to operate in multinational scenarios, reaffirming its commitment to professional excellence, international cooperation and the projection of naval power in the global maritime sphere.