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Chilean Navy maritime exercises in United States

Overview

The Chilean Navy has engaged in multiple maritime exercises in United States waters during August 2026.

Initially, the frigate ‘Almirante Cochrane’ participated in the Pacific Dragon 2026 exercise. As the sole Latin American participant in this drill, which includes nations such as the United States, Japan, and South Korea, the vessel focused on enhancing Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) capabilities and real-time data sharing.

Following this, the tanker ‘Almirante Montt’ arrived in San Diego to begin the ‘Southern Mammoth’ international commission. This mission involves joint operations with the US Navy’s Third Fleet, specifically focusing on underway replenishment and logistical support for various surface forces to improve interoperability between the two navies.

Entities

Armada de Chile · Almirante Cochrane · Third Fleet · United States · US Navy

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Chilean Navy tanker Almirante Montt arrives in San Diego for US Navy exercises

    The Chilean Navy tanker AO-52 ‘Almirante Montt’ has arrived in San Diego to begin joint maritime exercises with the US Navy’s Third Fleet.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Chilean Navy joins Pacific Dragon 2026 maritime exercise

    The Chilean frigate ‘Almirante Cochrane’ is the sole Latin American participant in the Pacific Dragon 2026 exercise, training with international navies in anti-air and anti-missile defense.

Sources

defensa.com · infodefensa.com · portalportuario.cl