One Mission, Many Nations: PANAMAX 2026

Photo By Sgt. Jabari Middleton | A member assigned to el Servicio Nacional smiles before practicing exothermic cutting operations alongside U.S. Military personnel at the Autoridad del Canal de Panamá in Panama Aug. 6, 2026. The exercise furthered interoperability, underwater operational readiness and the long-standing partnership between U.S. Army divers and Panamanian security personnel in support of maritime security and critical infrastructure operations. PANAMAX 2026 scenarios help the defense and public security forces of participating nations improve interoperability, hone their skills during scenarios involving coalition and all-domain operations, forge strong cooperative partnerships, and demonstrate their collective capacity to respond to and deter threats to the region and its critical waterways.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jabari Middleton)  

PANAMA

08.09.2026

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U.S. Southern Command       

One Mission, Many Nations: PANAMAX 2026

PANAMAX 2026 brings partner nations together to strengthen the relationships, communication and interoperability needed to operate as one team.

By working side-by-side in a complex multinational environment, participating forces sharpen their ability to coordinate across domains, respond to shared challenges and protect the vital flow of commerce through the Panama Canal.

Together, these partnerships build a more capable, connected force committed to security and stability throughout the region.

Una Misión. Muchas naciones. PANAMAX 2026

PANAMAX 2026 reúne a las naciones socias para fortalecer las relaciones, la comunicación y la interoperabilidad necesarias para operar como un solo equipo.

Al trabajar lado a lado en un entorno multinacional complejo, las fuerzas participantes perfeccionan su capacidad para coordinarse en diferentes ámbitos, responder a desafíos compartidos y proteger el flujo vital de comercio a través del Canal de Panamá.

Juntas, estas alianzas construyen una fuerza más capaz y conectada, comprometida con la seguridad y la estabilidad en toda la región.

• Date Taken: 08.09.2026
• Date Posted: 08.09.2026 09:44
• Story ID: 571916
• Location: PA