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Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division personnel complete the installation of Iridium Tracking Units on ships from 30 partner nations ahead of the Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 sea phase at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 29, 2026. The ITU's provide a unified GPS-based common operating picture for all participants, overcoming differences in native communication systems. The system enhances operational control and maritime safety, enabling commanders to coordinate complex maneuvers like refueling and respond swiftly to emergencies. 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 Video by Clark Weldon).
| Date Taken: | 06.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.27.2026 16:54 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 1016393 |
| VIRIN: | 260629-D-N0842-5371 |
| Filename: | DOD_111865332 |
| Length: | 00:01:58 |
| Location: | JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, US |
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