Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise

About Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise:

• It is the world’s largest international maritime exercise, being held in Hawaii.
• It is aimed at enhancing interoperability and building trust among the navies of friendly foreign countries. 
• It is being held under the theme of Partners: Integrated and Prepared, which runs until August 1.
• It is led by the US Navy, approx 29 countries are participating in the current edition of the multi-dimensional exercise.
  • The harbour phase of the exercise from 27 June to 07 July 2024 will see participation in multiple symposiums, exercise planning discussions, sports competitions and reciprocal deck visits.
  • The sea phase of RIMPAC – 24, divided into three sub-phases will witness ships undertaking basic and advanced level integration exercises during the first two sub-phases. 
• The exercise will witness the participation of an Aircraft Carrier Battle Group, submarines, maritime reconnaissance aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely piloted surface ships and also an amphibious force landing operations including joint operations with special forces of multinational navies.
• It provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world's oceans.

Q1: What is INS Shivalik?

It is the lead ship of her class of stealth multi-role frigates built for the Indian Navy. It is the first stealth warship built by India. It is built at the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), located in Mumbai.

Source: INS SHIVALIK REACHES PEARL HARBOUR TO PARTICIPATE IN RIM OF THE PACIFIC EXERCISE (RIMPAC) – 24