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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

40+ VESSELs

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)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Mateo Parra
VIRIN: 240715-F-WW802-1748.JPG
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ILCE-7M4

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24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019

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32/10

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1/1600

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50

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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.

150 AIRCRAFT

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)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Mateo Parra
VIRIN: 240715-F-WW802-1748.JPG
FULL SIZE: 0.88 MB
Additional Details

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ILCE-7M4

LENS

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1600

ISO

50

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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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. 

25,000 personnel

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)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Mateo Parra
VIRIN: 240715-F-WW802-1748.JPG
FULL SIZE: 0.88 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

ILCE-7M4

LENS

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1600

ISO

50

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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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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