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Firestorm Labs Tests 3D Printing at Sea Amid Rough Waters
Imagine printing thousands of unique parts at sea, even in the roughest of waters - that's exactly what Firestorm Labs achieved on board the USS Essex during a recent trial. The company's portable 3D printing unit, xCell, proved its mettle by producing parts non-stop despite the ship pitching through Sea State 5.
Pacific Tensions Flare at Scarborough Shoal
This year's Rim of the Pacific exercise was a monumental display of maritime power, with 30 countries and 30,000 personnel participating in a month-long mobilisation that sent a clear message about shifting alliances in the Indo-Pacific. At its core, RIMPAC was a showcase of strength and strategy, with South Korea making a historic mark by having its first officer, Rear Admiral Kim In-ho, command the Combined Force Maritime Component.
RIMPAC Exercise Tests Cutting-Edge US Military Tech
The RIMPAC exercise is the ultimate proving ground for cutting-edge US military tech, where forces can test and refine innovative technologies in a real-world setting. This year's exercise is pushing the boundaries by integrating uncrewed systems with manned forces, making it harder for adversaries to keep up.
RIMPAC Exercise Bolsters Multinational Maritime Defense in Indo-Pacific
This year's RIMPAC exercise is stepping up its undersea warfare game, featuring five submarines and a strong focus on anti-submarine defense to counter growing maritime threats in the Indo-Pacific region. By integrating tactics and systems with international partners, RIMPAC 2026 is bolstering the world's most powerful maritime defense alliance.
US Military Tests Drones, 3D Printers to Overcome Pacific Distance Challenge
Imagine having manufacturing on demand, delivered at incredible speed and quality - that's what the US military is testing with drones and 3D printers to overcome vast distances in the Pacific. This game-changing approach could revolutionize the way the military gets the parts and supplies it needs, when and where it's needed.
US Navy to Sunk Ticonderoga Cruiser in RIMPAC Wargames
Get ready for the ultimate show of naval power: the US Navy will sink the Ticonderoga cruiser, ex-USS Mobile Bay, during the massive RIMPAC wargames exercise, a biennial spectacle involving 30 nations and 30,000 personnel. This epic drill, taking place in Hawaiian waters, will put tactics and firepower to the test in a live-fire sinking exercise.
US Aircraft Carriers Deploy Globally in Major Exercises
In a show of global military strength, US aircraft carriers are spearheading major exercises around the world, including the impressive RIMPAC, the largest international maritime exercise in history. The USS George Washington recently took part in a live-fire sinking exercise during Valiant Shield, showcasing the power of its F/A-18 Super Hornets, F-35C Lightning IIs, and E-2D Hawkeye aircraft.
