A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force officer, right, speaks with representatives from various partner navies regarding logistical challenges and coordination issues during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 26, 2027. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. 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 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971.(Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by Yusuke Tanaka)
| Date Taken: | 06.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.28.2026 16:19 |
| Photo ID: | 9777190 |
| VIRIN: | 260626-O-SM381-3955 |
| Resolution: | 2560x1703 |
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| Location: | JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, US |
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