Panama hosts pre-sail conference opening ceremony at start of PANAMAX 2026 exercise
Panama’s Servicio Nacional Aeronaval welcomed key leadership from the visiting partner nations of Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and the United States on Aug. 3, 2026, who are participating in maritime operations in support of PANAMAX 2026, Aug. 3-13. Six maritime vessels will be part of the Pacific Task Force during PANAMAX 2026, one of the largest military exercises in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Coast Guard is providing a USCG cutter. Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico are providing one ship each, and Panama is providing two ships for the exercise.
Panama’s Servicio Nacional Aeronaval welcomed key leadership from the visiting partner nations of Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and the United States on Aug. 3, 2026, who are participating in maritime operations in support of PANAMAX 2026, Aug. 3-13. Six maritime vessels will be part of the Pacific Task Force during PANAMAX 2026, one of the largest military exercises in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Coast Guard is providing a USCG cutter. Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico are providing one ship each, and Panama is providing two ships for the exercise.
