“No single nation can ensure security in the Pacific alone,” said U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Jeff Jablon, Commander, RIMPAC 2026 Combined Task Force. LeadershipA representative from the Republic of Korea Navy, commanded the RIMPAC 2026 Combined Force Maritime Component. A representative from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force served as Vice Commander, RIMPAC 2026 Combined Task Force. Multinational leadership was integrated throughout the exercise, with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Takuo Kobayashi serving as Vice Commander, RIMPAC 2026 Combined Task Force; Chilean Navy Commodore Andres Howard serving as Deputy Commander, RIMPAC 2026 Combined Task Force; Republic of Korea Navy Rear Adm. In-ho Kim serving as Commander, RIMPAC 2026 Combined Force Maritime Component; and Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. J. S. Davis serving as Commander, RIMPAC 2026 Combined Force Air Component.