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This year’s RIMPAC, or Rim of the Pacific exercises, saw several notable accomplishments with the USAF and Navy conducting joint operations.

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US Navy, Air Force making waves with new weapons at RIMPAC

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This year’s Rim of the Pacific exercises — more commonly known as RIMPAC — saw several notable accomplishments. RIMPAC is the world’s largest maritime warfare exercise, designed to prepare the U.S. and its allies for war in one of the most massive places on the planet: the Pacific Ocean. RIMPAC 2024 saw 25,000 warfighters from 29 different nations participate. To get there, 40 surface ships, 3 submarines and more than 150 aircraft also took part in this year’s exercises. Not to mention all the equipment and gear from the 14 national land forces taking part as well. This year’s event…

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Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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Israeli forces find bodies of 5 hostages in Gaza as fight turns toward Hezbollah
As fears of a Russian invasion grow, Latvia is installing so-called "dragon's teeth" along its border with Russia.

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Some NATO members turn to WWII tech as fears of Russian invasion grow
NORAD intercepted Chinese and Russian bombers off Alaska's coast. China asserts joint patrols align with international laws.

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NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers off Alaska coast
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Netanyahu to meet with Biden following his speech to Congress
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Trash-filled balloons from N. Korea reach S. Korean president’s offices
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US Navy will get help fixing ships from South Korea
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Weapon of the week best in show: Weapons and Warfare
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Ukraine downs Russian aircraft as Kremlin’s casualties mount
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Jon Stewart calls on Biden admin to help vets sickened by uranium exposure
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US female fighter pilot scores historical first
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The Philippines, China give cooperation a try in South China Sea
Russia said its warplanes intercepted two U.S. bombers near its border over the Barents Sea in the Arctic.

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Russia claims warplanes intercepted 2 US bombers in the Arctic
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Yemen’s Houthis intensify strikes on Israeli soil, maritime targets
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What a Trump-Vance White House could mean for Ukraine, Israel
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JD Vance accepts GOP’s nomination for vice president
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Russia using relic tanks, motorcycles, ATVs to attack Ukraine
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Research on anti-radiation drug continues: Weapons and Warfare
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Houthi militants target ships in new Red Sea attacks
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Did Israel just kill Hamas’ second in command?
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Biden fields questions on ability, foreign affairs while misspeaking at times
Taiwan reports record Chinese warplane activity amid NATO summit discussions on security challenges in the Pacific.

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Taiwan detects record Chinese warplane activity during NATO summit