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Submarine will strengthen naval interoperability and demonstrate its operational capabilitiesThe submarine B.A.P. Chipana of the Peruvian Navy (MGP) arrived at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base, in Hawaii, United States, to participate in the multinational operation RIMPAC 2026, considered the most important combined naval exercise in the world and one of the main training platforms for international maritime forces.
The participation of this unit represents a milestone, as it is a platform that has incorporated important technological and operational capabilities such as the Kallpa combat system, new periscopes, the comprehensive renewal of its batteries and the ability to operate SM-39 Exocet anti-ship missiles.
During the development of RIMPAC 2026, the B.A.P. Chipana will participate in various training and combined operations with naval units from different nations, testing their capabilities in complex scenarios and contributing to the strengthening of international cooperation in the maritime field.
The presence of Peru in this important international exercise reaffirms the commitment of the Defense sector to strengthening the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces and the permanent preparation of its units for the defense of national sovereignty and the protection of the countrys maritime interests.
Likewise, the participation of the B.A.P. Chipana will allow the exchange of experiences, knowledge and good practices with navies from different parts of the world to be consolidated, contributing to the professional development of its personnel and strengthening the Navys response capacity to the current challenges of the international maritime environment.
