#RIMPAC 2020

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Ship killer....

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 30, 2020) -- Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Stuart (FFH 153) conducts a live Harpoon missile firing exercise....with the decommissioned (in 1994), unmanned, United States Navy amphibious cargo ship ex-USS Durham (LKA 114) supplied as the target of opportunity.

HMAS Stuart (FFH 153)....note the Harpoon canisters just behind the gun mount.

It’s not unusual for long-retired warships to be used for realistic target practice....after they’ve been cleansed of all toxic materials....and, then, sunk in carefully pre-determined locations.

The Harpoon missile is designed as a ship killer. After launch, it dives down and cruises near the surface of the ocean (to evade radar detection)....travels at 500+ mph (870+ kph) for up to 170 miles (270 km)....and carries a 500-lb (225-kg) impact warhead.

It’s a deadly accurate ship killer!

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>>Note: In the second photo, that’s a B1RD (aka “seagull”) -- just below the Harpoon missile from this angle -- observing the launch.

>>Note: In the third photo, the Harpoon missile struck amidships on the starboard (right-hand) side....with the explosive force jettisoning out the port side of the stricken vessel.

>>Photos 1, 2, 4: Royal Australian Navy; Photo #3: U.S. Navy 

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USS Essex (LHD-2) arrives at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for RIMPAC 2020 on Aug. 10, 2020. US Navy Photo

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USS Essex (LHD-2) arrives at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for RIMPAC 2020 on Aug. 10, 2020. US Navy Photo

The 27th Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2020 started yesterday off the coast of Hawaii. What usually is a combined shore and sea event is a sea only event this year with only a fraction of the usual countries participating.

Hopefully, in 2022, it will return to the glorious event that it has been since 1971.

Good luck to the U.S. Navy's 3rd Fleet!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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HMCS Regina and HMCS Winnipeg Sail Pass by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat HMCS Regina sails past the Greater Victoria Shoreline en route to Hawaii for the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) August 6, 2020. Please credit: Captain Simon Wilson, ACSO, 443 Maritime Helicopter (MH) Squadron, Canadian Armed Forces Photo 20200806ISG0001D008

Le NCSM Regina passe devant le littoral du Grand Victoria, en route vers Hawaï en vue de participer à l’exercice Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), le 6 août 2020. Photo : Capitaine Simon Wilson, OSCA, 443e Escadron d’hélicoptères maritimes, Forces armées canadiennes 20200806ISG0001D008

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Hawaii maritime exercise seen as ‘shakedown’ for BRP Jose Rizal

#PHnews: Hawaii maritime exercise seen as ‘shakedown’ for BRP Jose Rizal

MANILA – BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), the country's first missile-frigate, and its crew would use the two-week "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) exercises as its "shakedown cruise" where its performance would be tested.

"We can say it as part of the 'shakedown cruise' where we can test the seaworthiness and performance of FF-150 while the ship is still under warranty," Philippine Navy (PN) public affairs office chief Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas said in a message late Wednesday when asked why the ship was selected to participate in the exercises.

A shakedown cruise allows the crew to familiarize themselves aboard a new vessel and to ensure all of the ship's systems are functional.

"Other than that, it is a chance for the officers and crew to work as a team since most of the time they are conducting individual training. This time one ship, one team. Through this exercise, they will be able to conduct and function as a whole team of FF-150," Roxas added.

The ship has a crew of 65 and is commanded by Captain Jerry Garrido. RIMPAC 2020 is slated for August 17 to 31 off the waters of Hawaii.

BRP Jose Rizal is scheduled to depart the Philippines by July 29 to 30 to participate in the biennial maneuvers described as the largest maritime warfare exercise in the world.

"(The) RIMPAC (exercises) is a multi-dimensional training exercises so, it means it is our chance to level up our engagement in this four-dimension warfare. Having this exercise for FF-150, it is an opportunity now that we have this capability in our inventory," Roxas said.

Also, she said BRP Jose Rizal will be sailing alone for these exercises as the majority of PN ships are currently involved in supporting government efforts in containing the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) threat.

Meanwhile, Roxas said the ship will not include its AgustaWestland AW-159 "Wildcat" anti-submarine helicopter for RIMPAC 2020 as its crew is still undergoing training which was disrupted by the Taal Volcano eruption and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

For its RIMPAC deployment, an AW-109 "Power" utility helicopter will be aboard, she added.

The Navy's two AW-159 anti-submarine helicopters were delivered in May of last year and are worth PHP5.4 billion including its munition and mission-essential equipment.

The handover, christening, and commissioning ceremonies for the BRP Jose Rizal will be held at the Alava Wharf in Subic Bay, Zambales on Friday afternoon.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana will grace the handover and christening ceremonies while President Rodrigo Duterte will serve as the guest of honor and speaker at the commissioning ceremony.

BRP Jose Rizal arrived in Subic Bay, Zambales last May 23 after leaving Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea last May 18.

The ship is capable of conducting anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare operations.

BRP Jose Rizal was launched at the HHI shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea on May 23, 2019. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "Hawaii maritime exercise seen as ‘shakedown’ for BRP Jose Rizal." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1108401 (accessed July 09, 2020 at 06:05PM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "Hawaii maritime exercise seen as ‘shakedown’ for BRP Jose Rizal." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1108401 (archived).

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RIMPAC 2020 multinational exercise concludes

RIMPAC 2020 multinational exercise concludes

The international maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020 concluded Aug. 31 following two weeks of at-sea-only training events conducted around the Hawaiian Islands, the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet announced.

This year’s event included 53 replenishment-at-sea events, 101 pallets of cargo distributed, over 16,000 rounds of small arms munitions shot, over 1,000 large caliber weapons…

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कोरोना महामारी के बीच यूएस करेगा दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा नौसैनिक अभ्यास, चीन को न्यौता नहीं

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कोरोना वायरस महामारी को लेकर चीन से बढ़ते तनाव के बीच अमेरिका भारत समेत 25 देशों के साथ प्रशांत महासागर के हवाई में दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा नौसैनिक अभ्यास करने जा रहा है। RIMPAC नाम के इस नौसेनिक अभ्यास में इस बार चीन को न्यौता नहीं भेजा गया है। 17 से 31 अगस्त तक होने वाले इस एक्सरसाइज में 25 देशों की नौसेना आपसी सहयोग और युद्ध के नए…

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不過被視為能夠反映氣象的香港區議會選舉，泛民在幾乎拿下18區的情況下，還是能樂觀的展望2022，甚至能夠放手一搏；因為當現今民意震撼全港，中共方面倘若再透過法律手段企圖絆倒民意，那恐怕又是另一場大戰了。”

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美駐帕勞大使“夾塞”訪台，蔡英文“順便”接見，醞釀挑釁新花招

美企圖將“台北法案”做實

2020年3月26日，特朗普簽署《台北法案》，該法在確認美台關係既有基礎的同時，進一步從台灣“邦交秩序”、美台經貿關係及台灣參與國際組織等層面對台灣的所謂“國家”地位與國際活動空間予以支持。該法是對聯合國確定的“一個中國”國際框架以及中美三個聯合公報核心要件的損害。

據稱，美國國務院將給美國駐帕勞大使館部署該任務時，倪約翰拍回給華盛頓的電報詢問“要用什麼名目來說明來台灣的旅程？正當性在哪？”美國務院回复：答案很簡單，正當性在於“台北法案”。

分析認為，美國此舉，一是在於督促台灣當局與帕勞保持“既有關係”，二是為美國國務院發布新的“對台交往指南”、放鬆“美台官員會面限制”進行試探。

美國籌劃與台灣及第三方開展“海巡合作”

台灣當局目前南太平洋還有四個“友邦”，除了圖瓦盧，已與帕勞、瑙魯、馬紹爾等三國簽訂“海巡合作協議”。而位於第二島鏈戰略位置的帕勞，也與美國有相關軍事合作計劃。上週，台美有關單位宣布簽署“設立海巡工作小組了解備忘錄”，台“國安”人士指出，台“海巡署”過去與美國海岸警衛隊就有緊密合作，未來合作關係朝系統性、制度性邁進，也將擴至“多邊運作”的方式。

台方“國安”人士表示，海巡的工作任務，與海軍強調戰鬥的性質不同，台美循海巡模式，逐步深化安全合作關係，未來台美海巡官員也將共同參與“台美政治軍事對話”進行交流，而台灣國際法學會副秘書長林廷輝更大膽預測，鑑於美國海岸警衛隊會參與兩年一次的環太平洋軍演（RIMPAC），或許台灣有望以海巡模式參與。

而去年末，美國海岸警衛隊的一艘巡邏船曾以所謂的“非法捕撈”為由，在南太平洋島國帕勞海域附近登上一批中國漁船，並扣押了船上的海參，不排除未來美國、台灣當局裹挾帕勞在南太海域針對大陸漁船進行“聯合執法”。電子煙 電子菸  日本電子菸 電子菸台灣 悅刻 relx悅刻 電子煙危害 電子煙推薦 日本電子煙  電子煙ptt  台中電子煙  電子煙iqos  gippro  yooz 電子煙彈

台前巡防局長四字警告：禍福難料

台當局前“海巡署”南部巡防局長、退役少將張德浩表示，台美簽署海巡合作備忘錄乍看有利台灣，實則牽涉中美南海角力並非好事，因此才格外敏感，可謂“福禍難料” 。張德浩質疑，當初為降低東南沙的軍事敏感度，才成立“海巡署”替換陸戰隊，如今美台簽署“海巡合作備忘錄”，豈不是再次挑動東南沙的敏感神經？

張德浩指出，台灣必須同步提升東南沙戰備，否則將無法降低東南沙的危險性。一旦發生戰事，“海巡署”將肩負重要任務，故裝備、身份、能量三者缺一不可，若無法實時發揮戰力，將會非常危險。

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The Force is with us....

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 21, 2020) -- A multinational armada of navy ships and a submarine steam in formation during a group sail off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020.

Ten nations, 22 ships, 1 submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in the biennial exercise that runs, this time, from August 17 to 31, 2020, at sea in the waters surrounding Hawaii.

Warships from South Korea, Canada, Australia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, New Zealand, Brunei and France are participating alongside the United States Navy.

U.S. Navy Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Henry Stogdill, USN, observes the huge formation of warships.

RIMPAC exemplifies defense (or military) diplomacy -- essentially, the cooperative use of the military in peacetime to maintain the peace.

RIMPAC 2020 is somewhat scaled back from previous years to focus on at-sea exercises and forgo the traditional in-port training, briefings and social activities to reduce COVID-19 risks.

  RIMPAC 2020 is the 27th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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>>CLICK the photos (and turn your phone sideways for the first photo) for a closer look....

>>Top photo: Master Seaman Dan Bard, Royal Canadian Navy; Photo #2: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jenna Dobson, USN

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USS Essex (LHD 2) maneuvers during a division tactics exercise with the Royal Brunei Navy's KDB Darulehsan, Republic of Singapore Navy"s RSS Supreme and Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Manawanui during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020.

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防衛省 海上自衛隊@JMSDF_PAO·9月3日

8月17日〜31日の間、護衛艦「いせ」及び「あしがら」は、米海軍主催環太平洋合同演習（@RIMPAC 2020）において参加国海軍との各種訓練を実施しました。海上自衛隊は、地域の安定に貢献すべく参加国との相互理解の促進及び信頼関係の強化を図りました。

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PH Navy upgrades make waves amid pandemic

#PHnews: PH Navy upgrades make waves amid pandemic

MANILA – Despite the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic bringing almost everything to a standstill this year, efforts to modernize the Philippine Navy (PN) remain on track as exemplified by the delivery and commissioning of its first-ever guided-missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) early this year.

"Despite the Covid-19 pandemic greatly affecting the implementation of the AFP’s Modernization Program this year, the PN has remained in high spirits in terms of developing its capabilities. For one, the Navy has seen the arrival of its first modern frigate, BRP Jose Rizal in May of this year," Navy chief Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in a recent interview.

The ship arrived in Subic Bay, Zambales last May 23 after leaving Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea last May 18.

The BRP Jose Rizal is capable of conducting anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare operations and was officially commissioned last July 10.

A few weeks after its commissioning, the ship and its crew were deployed to the biennial "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) exercises off Hawaii which took place from Aug. 17 to 31.

The ship left Subic Bay on July 29 and arrived in Hawaii on Aug. 15.

Bacordo said this deployment is considered the "maiden deployment" of the brand-new missile frigate and called the participation of the ship and its contingent to the RIMPAC as a "sterling one".

Also, no defects were reported aboard BRP Jose Rizal during the two-week maneuvers.

"No reported safety and security incidents. No weapons, communications, electronic(s) and information (system) hull, machinery, and electrical sys(tem) derangements (were) reported," Bacordo earlier said.

He added that BRP Jose Rizal’s participation in RIMPAC 2020 highlights the competence and capability of the ship and its crew to undertake various maritime operational scenarios, may it be multinational operations with other partner nations, maritime security of commercial shipping, or operating on its own or with its onboard helicopter against surface and sub-surface adversaries.

"FF-150 took advantage of RIMPAC 2020 to train as a team, put the ship at pace with possible real-world scenarios, and the crew to gel during this time," he said.

Bacordo said the ship's participation was also recognized by its US counterparts, specifically US Navy Third Fleet commander Vice Admiral Scott D. Conn, who earlier said they are happy to have the Philippines participating in RIMPAC with BRP Jose Rizal.

PN public affairs office chief Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas said the ship's crew would use the two-week RIMPAC maneuvers as a "shakedown cruise" to test the performance and seaworthiness of the brand-new missile frigate.

A "shakedown cruise" allows the crew to familiarize themselves with a new vessel and ensure that all of the ship's systems are functional.

"Other than that, it is a chance for the officers and crew to work as a team since most of the time they are conducting individual training. Through this exercise, they will be able to conduct and function as a whole team of FF-150," she said.

The RIMPAC, being a multi-dimensional training exercise, gave a chance for the BRP Jose Rizal "to level up its engagement in this four-dimension warfare," Roxas added.

BRP Jose Rizal was launched at the Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea on May 23, 2019. Its sister ship, the BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), was launched in the same facility on November 8 last year.

The contract for the two ships was PHP16 billion and an additional PHP2 billion for weapon systems and munitions.

Aside from the arrival and commissioning of the PN's first guided-missile frigate, another highlight for the Navy this year is the partial delivery of the 10 high-speed and fast boats contracted for the Naval Special Operations Command (Navsocom).

"In addition, in August of this year, the Navsocom also saw the partial delivery of seven out of 10 high-speed and fast boats acquired under the modernization program and meant to boost special operations capability. These are currently undergoing sea trial and technical inspection procedures," Bacordo said.

ScanEagle drones

Also of great importance for the PN was the acquisition of the ScanEagle unmanned aerial system with the assistance of the United States,

"Further, the PN has received through (Foreign Military Sales) FMS the donation of ScanEagle unmanned aerial system (UAS), composing of eight air vehicles, four ground-control stations, and other components that can greatly contribute to the ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) operations and RDANA (rapid damage assessment), (support to humanitarian assistance disaster relief (HADR)," Bacordo said.

Also included in this package are training for the operators and maintainers (10 pilot and six maintainers, four image and video data processors) to ensure optimized utilization," he added.

During the formal turnover of the ScanEagle UAS last Nov. 25 at Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite, Bacordo said the arrival of this platform will allow the PN to greatly expand the coverage of its internal security, territorial defense, HADR, and maritime law enforcement missions.

This is the first fixed UAS to be operated by the PN. The ScanEagle and its associated equipment, worth USD14.79 million, were acquired through the Maritime Security Initiative Program of the United States.

It was requested by the PN in 2017 and was formalized in February 2019 after a series of dialogues with the Philippines’ Joint US Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG-Phil).

"Another milestone was achieved just recently which includes the successful negotiations for the Lot 1 (Platforms) & Lot 2 (Combat Systems and Missiles) of the Fast Attack Interdiction Craft-Missile (FAIC-M) Acquisition Project. This resulted in the provisions for an additional one unit with one set of remote combat weapon systems (on top of the programmed eight units FAIC-M) for the PN and an upgrade of the Naval Ship Yard -- without additional cost to the government. Hence, the PN expects to obtain a total of nine missile-equipped FAICs in the coming years," Bacordo said.

The FAIC-Ms, Bacordo said, are expected to replace the force of patrol killer medium (PKM) or medium-sized patrol craft, with deliveries expected to start in 2022.

The project, approved for inclusion in the Horizon 2 project list of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program, has a budget of PHP10 billion and is for multi-year contracting.

Four of the FAIC-Ms will be armed with non-line-of-sight (NLOS) missiles with pinpoint accuracy and a range of 25 kilometers while the other four will be armed with machine guns and light automatic cannons.

With the FAIC-Ms, the PN shall have the capability to defend the key sea lines of communications (SLOCs), such as Mindoro, Balabac, Sibutu, and Basilan Straits against conventional threats.

While operating in restricted waters, the FAIC-Ms can interdict surface threats and launch NLOS missiles safely using the surrounding littoral areas as maneuver space and cover.

2nd missile frigate soon

Another important event for the PN in 2020 is the successful conclusion of the five-day sea acceptance trials (SAT) of BRP Antonio Luna, the second missile frigate ordered by the Navy from HHI.

The SAT started on Dec. 14 and ended on Dec. 18.

"As the second installment of the Frigate Acquisition Project, the FF-151 or BRP Antonio Luna concluded its five-day Sea Acceptance Trials recently on 18 December 2020 in South Korea. As a result, the PN is expecting to welcome this modern vessel in February 2021 and project delivery remains to be right on schedule," Bacordo said.

In a media statement on Dec. 18, Rear Admiral Alberto Carlos, head of the PN's Technical Inspection and Acceptance Committee (TIAC), declared that FF-151 is compliant with the agreed technical specifications after personally witnessing the warship's performance during the sea trials.

"FF-151 is 95 percent complete at this time. All machinery and combat systems were subjected to test procedures as stipulated in the contract and were observed to be working properly. More importantly, I'm happy to announce that FF-151 passed the prescribed standards and procedures," he said.

Carlos said upon completion of the SAT, BRP Antonio Luna's completion rating is almost 100 percent. This, he added, will pave way for the frigate re-docking and final outfitting before delivery early next year.

Also, Bacordo said parallel with equipment acquisition is the command’s effort on base support and sustainment development that would address the facility requirements for the upcoming deliverables of the PN modernization program like the missile storage facilities and repair of piers and other major infrastructure, among others.

"Moreover, the non-material aspects that are crucial to the overall effort of the PN modernization are considered through the Capability Synchronization Matrix. As a crucial management tool, the matrix is seen to identify, program, integrate, implement, and monitor the overall capability development of the PN," he added.

This also includes alignment of materiel and non-materiel capabilities covering training activities that would enhance personnel competency for our personnel, doctrines development, force restructuring and organizational development, and human resource development.

Also, the PN chief is pleased to announce that the Navy is continuing its efforts in supporting the local defense industry research and development under the Self-Reliant Defense Posture program.

"In 2020, in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology, we have seen the active implementation and near completion of 'Project Buhawi' or (building a universal mount for heavy-barrel automated weapon integration for naval vessels)," Bacordo said. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "PH Navy upgrades make waves amid pandemic." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1125433 (accessed December 28, 2020 at 08:00PM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "PH Navy upgrades make waves amid pandemic." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1125433 (archived).

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RIMPAC 2020 participants sink ex-USS Durham during the live firing exercise

RIMPAC 2020 participants sink ex-USS Durham during the live firing exercise

Live fire from ships and aircraft participating in the RIMPAC 2020 exercise sank the decommissioned amphibious cargo ship ex-USS Durham (LKA 114) on 30th August, the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet announced.

The sinking exercise (SINKEX) provided participating units the opportunity to gain proficiency and confidence in their weapons and systems through realistic training that could not be duplicated…

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Mỹ sắp diễn tập lớn trên Thái Bình Dương

Mỹ sẽ tổ chức diễn tập Valiant Shield ngoài khơi đảo Guam với hơn 11.000 binh sĩ, nhiều tàu chiến, hơn 100 máy bay tham gia.

"Bộ tư lệnh Ấn Độ Dương - Thái Bình Dương sẽ triển khai lực lượng tham gia diễn tập Valiant Shield gần đảo Guam và thao trường tại quần đảo Mariana vào ngày 14-25/9", hải quân Mỹ hôm qua ra thông cáo cho hay.

Đây là cuộc diễn tập quy mô lớn trên Thái Bình Dương, với sự tham gia của tàu sân bay USS Ronald Reagan, tàu đổ bộ tấn công USS America, tàu đổ bộ vận tải USS New Orleans, tàu bến đổ bộ USS Germantown và nhiều tàu mặt nước khác, cùng hơn 100 máy bay và hơn 11.000 binh sĩ.

Valiant Shield tập trung vào huấn luyện tác chiến trên đại dương, cải thiện khả năng hiệp đồng giữa các quân binh chủng của Mỹ thông qua khả năng phát hiện, định vị, theo dõi và tấn công mục tiêu trên biển, trên không, trên mặt đất và không gian mạng.

Tàu chiến và máy bay Mỹ tham gia diễn tập Valiant Shield 2018. Ảnh: US Navy.

"Diễn tập Valiant Shield cho phép lực lượng Mỹ kết hợp nhiều khái niệm tác chiến như tiến công hiệp đồng trên mọi mặt trận trong môi trường huấn luyện cường độ cao để cải thiện sức mạnh liên quân. Đây cũng là hoạt động thể hiện cam kết mạnh mẽ của Mỹ với các đồng minh, đối tác về khu vực Ấn Độ Dương - Thái Bình Dương cởi mở và tự do", chuẩn đô đốc Michael Boyle, người đứng đầu bộ phận tác chiến Hạm đội Thái Bình Dương hải quân Mỹ, cho hay.

Đợt diễn tập được tổ chức chỉ vài tuần sau diễn tập quốc tế Vành đai Thái Bình Dương (RIMPAC) 2020 với sự tham gia của Mỹ và hơn 10 nước. Đây là lần thứ 8 Mỹ tổ chức diễn tập Valiant Shield kể từ năm 2006.

Mỹ gần đây tổ chức nhiều cuộc diễn tập hải quân trên Thái Bình Dương, cũng như Biển Philippines và Biển Đông với sự tham gia của 3 tàu sân bay, đồng thời đẩy mạnh hoạt động trinh sát và tuần tra tại khu vực châu Á - Thái Bình Dương trong những tháng qua.

Vũ Anh (Theo Sputnik)

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Esper Meets Sailors, Observes Ops During RIMPAC Visit

Esper Meets Sailors, Observes Ops During RIMPAC Visit

Esper Meets Sailors, Observes Ops During RIMPAC Visit Aug. 27, 2020 | By JIM GARAMONE Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper visited sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex to experience the Rim of the Pacific exercise — a multinational operation involving 10 nations.

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