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RIMPAC 2016

May 24, 2018
What the Trump Administration's Decision to Disinvite the Chinese Navy From RIMPAC 2018 Means
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. takes a long overdue step, but don't expect it to shift the needle on how China behaves in the South China Sea.

August 31, 2016
Dropping Like Flies: Third US Navy Littoral Combat Ship Out of Action
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The fourth Littoral Combat Ship breaks down in 12 months.

August 03, 2016
RIMPAC 2016: Bringing China Closer While Displaying Combat Prowess
By Steven Stashwick
The exercise encourages partnership and understanding but also shows off important new capabilities.

August 02, 2016
US Navy to Install Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile on Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Coronado will be armed with advanced anti-ship missiles, despite mixed results from a recent test.

July 23, 2016
RIMPAC 2016: US Navy Test-Fires Anti-Ship Missile From Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
While the launch of a Harpoon anti-ship missile was a success, it failed to hit its designated target.

July 20, 2016
China and US Conduct Joint Submarine Rescue Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The joint submarine rescue exercise took place during Rim of the Pacific 2016 off the coast of Hawaii.

June 30, 2016
Singapore Warship is First Non-US Vessel to Lead RIMPAC Group Sail
By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state frigate leads two other warships from the United States and Japan to the world’s largest international maritime exercise.

June 18, 2016
With 5 Ships and 1,200 Personnel, China Expands RIMPAC 2016 Naval Delegation
By Ankit Panda
China is modestly expanding the size of its naval delegation to the world's largest maritime exercise.

May 23, 2016
South Korea, Japan to Hold Missile Defense Drill in June
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The drill will take place before the 2016 RIMPAC maritime warfare exercise off Hawaii.

April 20, 2016
Rescind China's Invitation to Join RIMPAC 2016 Before It's Too Late
By Shirley Kan
The Obama administration should rescind the conditional invitation for the PLAN to join RIMPAC 2016.

February 25, 2016
RIMPAC 2016: US Navy Will Test-Fire Anti-Ship Missile From Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The live fire test of a Harpoon missile will occur during the Rim of the Pacific Exercise later this year.

October 04, 2015
US to Support Taiwan in South China Sea Per 2016 Defense Budget Bill
By Ankit Panda
U.S. support for Taiwan will extend into the South China Sea.
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