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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME EXERCISE 2025 (IMX25)

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) is honored to host IMX25, the world’s largest maritime exercise. We are honored to host our partner nations and organizations as we demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability.

 

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EOD participates in IMCMEX 16
(April 15, 2016) Capt. Kyle Moses, commodore of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, left, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Master Chief Chris Borkenheim, command master chief of CTF 56, conducts pier inspections during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 16, April 15, 2016. IMCMEX 16 is a multilateral exercise using all aspects of defensive maritime warfare including mine countermeasures, maritime security operations and maritime infrastructure protection to demonstrate the global resolve to maintain commerce throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

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Photo by: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released |  VIRIN: 160415-N-WX059-005.JPG
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250226-N-FF029-1001 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 26, 2025) International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025 highlight video in Manama, Bahrain. IMX25 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving 5,000 personnel from around 30 nations and international organizations committed to preserving the rules-based international order and strengthening regional maritime security cooperation. (Official U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Charest)
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Video by Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Charest, Chief Petty Officer Arif Patani, NAVCENT Public Affairs, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jaleh Shahbazi, Pfc. Nhimir Sowell
IMX 25 Highlight Video
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet
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250226-N-FF029-1001 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 26, 2025) International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025 highlight video in Manama, Bahrain. IMX25 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving 5,000 personnel from around 30 nations and international organizations committed to preserving the rules-based international order and strengthening regional maritime security cooperation. (Official U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Charest)
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What is IMX?

  • A multilateral maritime exercise led by U.S. NAVCENT.
  • Conducted across Arabian Gulf, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and North Indian Ocean.
  • Involves 30+ nations and international organizations.
  • One of the largest unmanned naval exercises in the Middle East.

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History of IMX

CUTLASS EXPRESS is an exercise conducted in East African coastal regions and the West Indian Ocean to counter malign influence, aggression and activity along overlapping command seams and maritime regions. For more information on CE, click here.

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