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Rim of the Pacific exercise
Coverage of Rim of the Pacific exercise in the Nexus archive.
U.S. Navyorganization1Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafttopic1BlackSea Technologiesorganization1USS Peleliuplace1Sarah Weinsteinperson1USS Mobile Bayplace1Canadaplace1Donald Trumpperson1HMCS Ottawaorganization1HMCS Reginaorganization1HMCS Corner Brookorganization1Washingtonplace1Indo-Pacifictopic1
- US Navy deploys GARC uncrewed surface vessel in first live-fire training exercise
The U.S. Navy conducted its first live-fire training exercise using the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) uncrewed surface vessel during the Rim of the Pacific exercise. The GARC targeted the decommissioned USS Peleliu, which was sunk as part of a training exercise, marking a milestone in the Navy's development of unmanned naval technology.
- Canada steps up at Rimpac to rebut Trump’s freeriding charge
Canada is deploying two frigates and a submarine to the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (Rimpac) to counter U.S. accusations of freeriding. The exercise, involving 31 countries and over 25,000 military personnel, includes Canadian ships HMCS Ottawa, HMCS Regina, and HMCS Corner Brook.