A Defender remotely operated vehicle approaches a simulated waterborne improvised explosive device while being driven by a team of multinational explosive ordnance disposal technicians during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii, July 17, 2026. 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 2nd Class August Clawson)
| Date Taken: | 07.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.19.2026 01:09 |
| Photo ID: | 9818001 |
| VIRIN: | 260717-N-VX022-1037 |
| Resolution: | 7772x4372 |
| Size: | 7.22 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 25 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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