Defense Feeds

Defense Feeds, Pearl Harbor – Spanish F-101 frigate launches Harpoon missile at RIMPAC 2026, marking a significant live-fire event during the world’s largest multinational maritime exercise. The missile launch demonstrated the Spanish Navy’s anti-surface warfare capability while highlighting the interoperability of allied naval forces participating in the U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. The event underscores how live-fire drills remain an essential part of multinational naval training, allowing participating fleets to validate combat systems, weapon integration and tactical coordination in realistic operational scenarios. Spanish F-101 Frigate Launches Harpoon Missile at RIMPAC 2026 The exercise in which the Spanish F-101 frigate launches Harpoon missile at RIMPAC 2026 showcased the capabilities of the F-101 Álvaro de Bazán, the lead ship of