JMSDF Captain Hisamishi Noda, commanding officer JS Kongo speaks with Spanish Comandante Alvaro Zaragoza Ruiz, commanding officer ESPS Alvaro De Bazan (F101) onboard JS Kongo during Exercise RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii. The visit provided an opportunity for personnel from both navies to exchange views, strengthen mutual understanding, and reinforce cooperation among participating maritime forces. 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. (JMSDF photo by Lt Yusuke Tanaka)
| Date Taken: | 07.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.03.2026 16:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9789843 |
| VIRIN: | 260702-O-SM381-4265 |
| Resolution: | 5184x3456 |
| Size: | 3.03 MB |
| Location: | HONOLULU, HAWAII, US |
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