RIMPAC kicks off in Hawaii with a focus on experimentation

The U.S. Pacific Fleet has launched the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise in Hawaii, marking the largest iteration of the world's biggest recurring naval warfare game. Focused on the theme "partners: integrated and prepared," the event emphasizes experimentation and a display of might by the U.S. and its allies. The exercise brings together naval ships from across the globe to operate in Hawaiian waters amidst a climate of heightened global conflict and tensions.