Allied navies joined the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to conduct the Pacific Dragon 2024 ballistic missile defense exercise from July 29-Aug. 13, 2024, in waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Pacific Dragon, hosted by U.S. 3rd Fleet, is a biennial exercise designed to improve participating forces' ability to work together to track and intercept ballistic missiles. (U.S. Navy video courtesy of Missile Defense Agency)
As stewards of the sea, our nations’ navies are implementing protective environmental measures during RIMPAC. The success of Navy’s at-sea environmental stewardship program contributes to the success of military missions, all while preserving the ocean environment for future generations. Protection of marine species and prompt incident reporting are essential tasks to ensure success when transiting on an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile...
