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A digitally controlled maritime surface vessel launches from Sand Island, near Honolulu, Hawaii, to deliver equipment for a 3D printer aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 7, 2026. Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capabilities of interconnected manned platform sensors, enhancing capacity across the multinational force. 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. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Jackson Whitehead)
| Date Taken: | 07.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.10.2026 15:15 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 1014249 |
| VIRIN: | 260707-N-HQ335-1001 |
| Filename: | DOD_111832526 |
| Length: | 00:00:31 |
| Location: | HONOLULU, HAWAII, US |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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