RAF joins major exercises in Indo-Pacific

The Royal Air Force has sent aircraft and personnel to participate in two major exercises in the Indo-Pacific region. The first is RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) 2024 run by the United States from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The 2024 iteration began on June 27 and involves 29 nations, 40 surface ships and three submarines, and more than 150 aircraft. The exercise will run to August 1 with the aim of providing a unique training opportunity while fostering and