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The crew of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kongo-class guided missile destroyer JS Kongo (DDG 173) monitors a live-fire exercise with a SM-2 standard missile during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in the Pacific Ocean, July 8, 2026. The exercise demonstrated the ship’s air defense capabilities and enhanced interoperability with partner nation naval 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. (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo)
| Date Taken: | 07.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.09.2026 21:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9802738 |
| VIRIN: | 260708-O-SM381-4168 |
| Resolution: | 2560x1705 |
| Size: | 595.16 KB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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