Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are currently participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the Hawaiian Island from June 29 to Aug. 3.
RIMPAC is the world’s largest multi-national maritime exercise which provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans.
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Updated: August 8, 2012 (Originally published July 29, 2012)
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