RIMPAC 2024

Approximately 29 nations, 40 surface ships, 3 submarines, 14 national land forces, over 150 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 26 to Aug. 2, in and around the Hawaiian Islands.

RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. As the world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC combines force capabilities in a dynamic maritime environment to demonstrate enduring interoperability across the full spectrum of military operations.

The theme of RIMPAC 2024 is “Partners: Integrated and Prepared.” To promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, Exercise RIMPAC is the premier joint and combined maritime exercise, utilizing and preserving a world class maritime training environment. With inclusivity at its core, RIMPAC fosters multi-national cooperation and trust, leverages interoperability, and achieves respective national objectives to strengthen integrated, prepared, coalition partners.

This year’s exercise includes forces from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tonga, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Hosted by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, RIMPAC 2024 will be led by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, who will serve as the Combined Task Force (CTF) commander. For the first time in RIMPAC history, a member of the Chilean Navy, Commodore Alberto Guerrero, will serve as deputy commander of the CTF. Rear Adm. Kazushi Yokota of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will serve as vice commander. Other key leaders of the multinational force will include Commodore Kristjan Monaghan of Canada, who will command the maritime component, and Air Commodore Louise Desjardins of Australia, who will command the air component.

During RIMPAC, integrated and prepared partners train and operate together in order to strengthen our collective forces and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. RIMPAC 2024 contributes to the increased interoperability, resiliency and agility needed by the Joint and Combined Force to deter and defeat aggression by major powers across all domains and levels of conflict.

Details of RIMPAC activities and imagery are available at and . Media coverage of RIMPAC 2024 is authorized and encouraged, but in all cases will be coordinated through the Combined Joint Information Bureau (CJIB). Media interested in covering the exercise should fill out the following form:

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, sails through the Pacific Ocean on its way to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. 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 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marissa A. Johnson)



U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to board the U.S. Navy amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) before departing for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 from Naval Base San Diego, June 13, 2024.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)



U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit board the U.S. Navy amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) before departing for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 from Naval Base San Diego, June 13, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)



U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Jeffers, front, a machine gunner assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and native of Oregon, fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a joint live-fire exercise aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while underway in the Pacific Ocean for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, June 19, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)



The Republic of Korea Navy submarine Lee Beom-seok (SS-081) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in preparation for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 21. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah C. Eaton)

Apparently they are doing a SINKEX of
Lets hope for some good footage, guessing it will be mostly Harpoons, India is bringing though so maybe we get to see the

Derpy..thanks for posting that bit of information! Hopefully there will be a video of the sink-ex of ex-USS Tarawa

Ships are now arriving in Pearl harbor for RIMPAC 2024!!!



The Royal Brunei Navy offshore patrol vessel KDB Darulaman (OPV 08) arrives June 25 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. 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 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Juan Cordova)



Royal Brunei Navy offshore patrol vessel KDB Darussalam (OPV 06) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, June 25. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maria G. Llanos)



Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, June 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Juan Cordova)



The Indonesian Navy Martadinata-class guided-missile frigate KRI Martadinata (331) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, June 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Juan Cordova)



The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, June 25.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexis Perez)

Royal Canadian Navy Commander Welcomes Troops for RIMPAC 2024 at Pearl Harbor​

Indonesian Navy, U.S. Navy Warships & Korea Navy Submarine Arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam​

More ship arrivals!!



The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ōsumi-class amphibious transport dock ship JS Kunisaki (LST 4003) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 26. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. 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 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Courtney Strahan)



The Royal Malaysian Navy Lekiu-class guided missile frigate KD Lekiu (FFG30) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 26. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Courtney Strahan)



The Royal Canadian Navy Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel HMCS Max Bernays (AOPV 432) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 26. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Courtney Strahan)



The Mexican Navy Reformador-class frigate ARM Benito Juárez (F 101) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 26.(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Courtney Strahan)



Chilean Navy Capt. Jorge Vergara and his family welcome the Duke-class frigate CNS Almirante Condell (FF-06) as it arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 26. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Courtney Strahan)

The Republic of Korea Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin (DDH-975) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 26. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. 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 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Courtney Strahan)



Hawaii residents watch the Royal Canadian Navy Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel HMCS Max Bernays (AOPV 432) arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 26.(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Courtney Strahan)



MV Asterix Royal Canadian Navy replenishment oiler arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 26.(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah C. Eaton)



German Navy replenishment ship FGS Frankfurt Am Main (A 1412) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in preparation for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 26. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah C. Eaton)



Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Tromp (F803) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Jun. 26. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah C. Eaton)

U.S. Navy Sailors assist in mooring Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class guided-missile destroyer HMAS Sydney (DDG 42) for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 27. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. 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 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gavin Arnoldhendershot)



The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) arrives for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 27. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gavin Arnoldhendershot)



U.S. Navy sailors wait on the pier to assist with mooring the German Navy Baden-Württemberg-class frigate FGS Baden-Württemberg (F222) as it arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, June 26. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Hannah Mohr)



The Mexican Navy Newport-class tank landing ship ARM Usumacinta (A-412),ex-USS Fredrick(LST 1184), arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, June 26. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Juan Cordova)



The Peruvian Navy Makassar-class landing platform dock ship BAP Pisco (AMP 156) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, June 26. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Juan Cordova)

German Navy, Japanese Navy, Canadian Navy, Australian Navy Arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam​

Hopefully in a couple of days we will get videos of the real RIMPAC maneuvers..