A digitally crewed surface vessel enters the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a logistics demonstration as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, July 7, 2026. Unmanned & remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance capacity across the multinational force. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Katherine Eldridge.)
| Date Taken: | 07.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.17.2026 15:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9817460 |
| VIRIN: | 260707-N-IH506-2642 |
| Resolution: | 4002x2859 |
| Size: | 4.03 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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