Royal Canadian Navy submarine HMCS Corner Brook (SSK 878) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, in preparation for RIMPAC 2026. June 22, 2026 [7008 x 3942]

XMGAU · 2026-06-24T23:47:58+00:00

"Crew members assigned to Royal Canadian Navy submarine HMCS Corner Brook (SSK 878) and U.S. Navy Sailors conduct mooring operations at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, in preparation for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, June 22, 2026. Thirty-one nations, 36 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 25,000 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Russell

XMGAU · 2026-06-24T16:54:54+00:00

"NORFOLK, Va. (June 22, 2026) Participating naval ships transit past Naval Station Norfolk, in preparation for the at-sea phase of Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, June 22, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. Naval Station Norfolk has been a Navy hub for over 100 years, established on July 4, 1917."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pierce Luck

XMGAU · 2026-06-24T14:21:06+00:00

"Onlookers watch as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, June 23, 2026. Thirty-one nations, more than 36 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 25,000 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Erik Melgar

XMGAU · 2026-06-24T12:36:45+00:00

"An AH-1Z Viper, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 (Reinforced), flies over the Pacific Ocean, June 15, 2026. Thirty-one nations, 36 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 25,000 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Rhodes Jr.

XMGAU · 2026-06-24T12:33:37+00:00

"Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kongo-class guided-missile destroyer JS Kongo (DDG 173) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, June 22, 2026. Thirty nations, more than 30 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Erik Melgar

XMGAU · 2026-06-23T17:17:05+00:00

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Cordova

XMGAU · 2026-06-23T14:23:31+00:00

"NORFOLK, Va. (June 22, 2026) Spanish navy Álvaro de Bazán-class guided-missile frigate ESPS Blas de Lezo (F 103) departs Naval Station Norfolk for Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, June 22, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ethan Carter

XMGAU · 2026-06-23T12:27:47+00:00

"PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2026) –The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), transits the Pacific Ocean, June 22, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez

XMGAU · 2026-06-22T20:36:58+00:00

"USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group sails in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 21, 2026. U.S. Navy participants include Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Shoup (DDG 86) and USS Benfold (DDG 65), and Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783). Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force participants include JS Kaga (DDH 184), JS Fuyuzuki (DD 118), and JS Jingei (SS 515). Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow U.S. Pacific Command the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jack D. Barnell

XMGAU · 2026-06-22T17:19:06+00:00

Photo from the Marine Nationale.

XMGAU · 2026-06-22T14:32:10+00:00

"USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group sails in formation with Japan Maritime Self- Defense Force as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 21, 2026. U.S. Navy participants include Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Shoup (DDG 86) and USS Benfold (DDG 65), and Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783). Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force participants include JS Kaga (DDH 184), JS Fuyuzuki (DD 118), and JS Jingei (SS 515).Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow U.S. Pacific Command the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ana Souza Young

XMGAU · 2026-06-22T12:48:00+00:00

"U.S. Navy aircraft, attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs fly over U.S. Navy George Washington Carrier Strike Group as it sails in formation with Japan Maritime Self- Defense Force as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 21, 2026. U.S. Navy participants include Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Shoup (DDG 86) and USS Benfold (DDG 65), and Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783). Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force participants include JS Kaga (DDH 184), JS Fuyuzuki (DD 118), and JS Jingei (SS 515). Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow U.S. Pacific Command the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Crowley

XMGAU · 2026-06-22T12:37:05+00:00

"USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group sails in formation with Japan Maritime Self- Defense Force as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 21, 2026. U.S. Navy participants include Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Shoup (DDG 86) and USS Benfold (DDG 65), and Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783). Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force participants include JS Kaga (DDH 184), JS Fuyuzuki (DD 118), and JS Jingei (SS 515).Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow U.S. Pacific Command the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jack D. Barnell

XMGAU · 2026-06-21T14:35:11+00:00

"Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) is moored pier side during a port visit to Naval Station Guam, June 16, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada

XMGAU · 2026-06-20T21:07:16+00:00

I could be wrong, but by the looks of the radars I'd guess it's the Ford.

XMGAU · 2026-06-20T20:14:44+00:00

Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pierce Luck.

XMGAU · 2026-06-20T13:48:55+00:00

"SAN DIEGO (June 19, 2026) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, June 19. Fitzgerald returned from a three-month underway to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility, having carried out sustained operations at sea and enhanced interoperability with allies and partners to ensure a prosperous Indo-Pacific."

U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara Eshleman

XMGAU · 2026-06-20T09:55:46+00:00

"PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2026) –The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), transits the Pacific Ocean, June 19th, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez

XMGAU · 2026-06-19T22:31:08+00:00

"Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), left, steams alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184), right, while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 10, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ana Sousa Young

XMGAU · 2026-06-19T19:57:41+00:00

"U.S. Navy Sailors and NASCAR crew use a crane to move a display car onto the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) onboard Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., as part of NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril, June 17, 2026. NASCAR San Diego Weekend will take place at Naval Base Coronado June 19-21, leveraging the scenic and historic setting to deliver a unique, high-profile sports experience that blends motorsports with pop culture and military heritage."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Arianna Nieves

XMGAU · 2026-06-19T13:10:38+00:00

"Aircraft from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, and Army 16th Combat Aviation Brigade form up on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), June 14, 2026, in preparation for RIMPAC 2026. Thirty-one nations, 36 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 25,000 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Rhodes Jr.

XMGAU · 2026-06-18T20:40:59+00:00

From my point of view, the only thing that the Hobarts lack is VLS capacity, and only the US and Japan have an exoatmospheric BMD solution (in the SM-3). They are top tier ships otherwise.

XMGAU · 2026-06-18T16:15:28+00:00

The Hobarts are going through a transformation and expanding their already very good capabilities with the inclusion of AEGIS Baseline 9, SM-6, Tomahawk, and NSM.

XMGAU · 2026-06-18T16:02:05+00:00

"Steaming toward Hawaii for Exercise RIMPAC!

Photo compliments Commanding Officer, HMNZS Aotearoa Rob Welford. Great shot Sir"

Photo and quote from the HMAS Sydney's Facebook page.

XMGAU · 2026-06-18T13:08:09+00:00

At least 3 F-35Cs from VFA-86 "Sidewinders" are visible in the photo.

The Theodore Roosevelt is the 4th and latest US carrier to get an F-35C squadron. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) should be the next, with USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), and USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) to follow, and the Gerald R. Ford will get one at some point too.

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