MONTEREY, Calif.

Students, researchers and industry partners evaluate advanced manufacturing (AM) systems during Joint Interagency Field Experimentation 26-3, hosted by the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) at Camp Roberts, Calif., May 13, 2026. The demonstration highlighted expeditionary AM capabilities and field-level production of unmanned systems components in preparation for the upcoming experimentation at RIMPAC 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Katherine Eldridge.) Share

U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Building on the success of RIMPAC 2024, NPS’ Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) is heading back to Hawaii for RIMPAC 2026 with their largest, most ambitious at sea effort to date, including state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing (AM) systems aboard multiple ships and ashore, as the team explores cutting-edge AM capabilities, networks and advanced operations integrated with autonomous vehicles. Pictured here, the CAMRE team produced and installed a 3D-printed stainless steel reverse osmosis pump sprocket bushing aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25) during RIMPAC 2024 to keep the ship fully operational. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Share

Philippine Sea

Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians participate in a fast-rope exercise on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Philippine Sea, July 4, 2026. Share

Philippine Sea

Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians participate in a fast-rope exercise on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Philippine Sea, July 4, 2026. Share

SATTAHIP, Thailand

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, and Royal Thai Navy Vice Adm. Songkrit Chatngern, deputy commander in chief of the Royal Thai Fleet, talk with a U.S. Coast Guardsman during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6, 2026, at Laem Tian Pier. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

SATTAHIP, Thailand

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, greets U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Dixon, commanding officer of the Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141), during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6, 2026, at Laem Tian Pier. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

SATTAHIP, Thailand

Heads of delegation representing the United States, Thailand, and Canada pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6, 2026, at Laem Tian Pier. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

SATTAHIP, Thailand

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, shakes hands with Royal Thai Navy Vice Adm. Songkrit Chatngern, deputy commander in chief of the Royal Thai Fleet, during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6, 2026, at Laem Tian Pier. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, thanks U.S. Navy Adm. Nicholas Homan, outgoing commander, Fleet Information Warfare Command – Pacific (FIWCPAC), for his leadership and service during the FIWCPAC change of command ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 2, 2026. Established in 2022, FIWCPAC’s mission is to plan, coordinate, and direct information-related capabilities and effects within the region that support tactical and operational actions across the joint force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kurt Mole, incoming commander, Fleet Information Warfare Command – Pacific (FIWCPAC), right, speaks about the importance of FIWCPAC’s mission during the FIWCPAC change of command ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 2, 2026. Established in 2022, FIWCPAC’s mission is to plan, coordinate, and direct information-related capabilities and effects within the region that support tactical and operational actions across the joint force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, observes U.S. Rear Adm. Kurt Mole, incoming commander, Fleet Information Warfare Command – Pacific (FIWCPAC), right, relieve U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Nicholas Homan, outgoing commander, FIWCPAC, left, during the FIWCPAC change of command ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 2, 2026. Established in 2022, FIWCPAC’s mission is to plan, coordinate, and direct information-related capabilities and effects within the region that support tactical and operational actions across the joint force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, presents a Legion of Merit to U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Nicholas Homan, outgoing commander, Fleet Information Warfare Command – Pacific (FIWCPAC), during the FIWCPAC change of command ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 2, 2026. Established in 2022, FIWCPAC’s mission is to plan, coordinate, and direct information-related capabilities and effects within the region that support tactical and operational actions across the joint force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share