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THE RIM OF THE PACIFIC EXERCISE (RIMPAC) is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, held BIENNIALLY since its inception in 1971. It began with the participation of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, aiming to enhance interoperability and foster cooperative relationships among Pacific Rim nations. Over the years, RIMPAC has grown significantly, with recent exercises involving up to 29 nations, including Japan, republic of korea, India, and France.

29 PARTICiPATING COUNTRIES

UNITED STATES - AUSTRALIA - BELGIUM - BRAZIL - BRUNEI - CANADA - CHILE - COLOMBIA - DENMARK - ECUADOR - FRANCE - GERMANY - INDIA - INDONESIA - ISRAEL - ITALY - JAPAN - MALAYSIA - MEXICO - NETHERLANDS - NEW ZEALAND - PERU - REPUBLIC OF KOREA - REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES - SINGAPORE - SRI LANKA - THAILAND - TONGA - UNITED KINGDOM

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USS STERETT

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) sails in formation, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)
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USS CARL VINSON

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and ships from partner nations sail in formation during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)
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ITS MONTECUCCOLI

Italian Navy Thaon di Revel-class offshore patrol vessel ITS Montecuccoli (P 432) prepares to conduct a replenishment-at-sea with Royal Canadian Navy replenishment oiler MV Asterix during RIMPAC 2024, July 10. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Royal Canadian photo by Sailor First Class Brendan McLoughlin)
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JS HAGURO

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), JS Haguro (DDG 180) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. *** Local Caption *** Approximately 320 Australian Defence Force personnel have joined twenty-nine international partners to undertake the world�s largest international maritime exercise. Held across training areas in and around the Hawaiian Islands from 26 June to 02 August 2024, Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024 (RIMPAC) is a biennial international military exercise hosted by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The ADF contribution includes the Royal Australian Navy Hobart Class guided missile destroyer (DDG) HMAS Sydney and a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft. RIMPAC aims to be the premier joint combined maritime exercise and enables Australia to strengthen international partnerships, enhance interoperability and improve readiness for a wide range of potential operations. This year RIMPAC will feature 30 nations, 40 surface ships, four submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 170 aircraft and approximately 25,000 personnel.
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ARM BENITO JUAREZ

The Mexican Navy Reformador-class frigate ARM Benito Juárez (F 101) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 26. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Courtney Strahan)
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SHIPS FROM 16 NATIONS PARTICIPATED IN A WIDE RANGE OF SIMULATIONS, INCLUDING ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE, MULTI-SHIP SURFACE WARFARE, AMPHIBIOUS LANDINGS AND MULT-AXIS DEFENSE OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.

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A-10 THUNDERBOLT II

A U.S. A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 303rd Fighter Squadron, flies next to an AC-130J Ghostrider, assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing, after completing a live-fire exercise at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, July 15, 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaii Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) is a biennial exercise designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mateo Parra)
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F-35C LIGHTNING II

An F-35C Lightning II, front, assigned to the “War Hawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, flies alongside an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Paul Seeber)
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FA-18 SUPER HORNET

A U.S. Navy FA-18 Super Hornet flies near a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker with MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, after being refueled near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 18. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 24 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)
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MK88A SEA LYNX

German Navy MK88A Sea Lynx helicopter landing onboard Royal Netherlands Navy De Zeven Provincien-class frigate HNLMS Tromp (F803) while participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's ocean. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Royal Netherlands Air Force photo by Sergeant-majoor Cristian Schrik)
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UH-60 Blackhawk

U.S. Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, provide air support on a UH-60 Blackhawk with multiple Fast Rope Insertion and Extraction System (FRIES) iterations for U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators as well as military personnel from Indonesia, Peru, and Japan during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 at Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, July 09, 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Richard Mohr, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade)
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These international aircraft operations are vital as they improve coordination, communication and joint mission capabilities. They ensure allied forces can work seamlessly together in real-world scenarios. 

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US and Republic of Korea Special Warfare

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) and Republic of Korea Navy Special Warfare Flotilla operators climb aboard a ship during visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training during exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 23. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alex Perlman)
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USS Sterett Sailors

Ens. Ryan Nunez, from Dallas, Texas, relays navigational information aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class R. Ezekiel Duran)
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15th MEU and Philippine Marines

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mitchell Cooke, left, an assistant patrol leader assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Wisconsin, directs Philippine marines to move into a building while participating in a mechanized infantry immersion training at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 13. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)
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USS Gridley Sailors

(From left to right) Chief Fire Controlman James Collins, Fire Controlman 1st Class Jeffrey Ramirez, Quartermaster 1st Class Alexis Wighaman and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Carter Smith, all assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), pose for a photo before a scheduled visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 15. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford)
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US Coast Guard and Peruvian Marines

Peruvian marines assigned to Combat Engineering Battalion conduct a search and rescue training exercise with the U.S. Coast Guard at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), July 12. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 24 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyrell K. Morris)
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The people of RIMPAC are crucial as they bring unique expertise, cultural perspectives and operational experiences. Their collaboration fosters mutual understanding and strengthens international partnerships.

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