The world's largest international maritime exercises RIMPAC-2018 ("Sea abroad") under the aegis of the USA with the assistance of naval forces and means of the 26 States begin on Wednesday in the area of Hawaii, RIA Novosti.
According to a US Navy press service, involved in teaching 47 surface ships, 5 submarines, more 200 aircraft and 25 thousand. military.
Initially it was assumed the participation of China, However, a month before the start of the event the Pentagon withdrew the invitation. The official reason - the militarization of China disputed islands in the South China Sea. Beijing has called such a move and destructive once again declared groundless accusations by the United States.
reported, that 27 June 2 August attracted forces will practice landing, methods of struggle with pirates, action against enemy submarines and aircraft, and conduct missile firing.
the military, arrived at the doctrine - the representatives of Britain, Australia, South Korea, Netherlands, India, Germany, Mexico and other countries. For the first time in 'maritime borders, "Israel will take part, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Brazil.
RIMPAC maneuvers held every 2 year near Hawaii. This year they will be held in 26 time. The first such exercise was to 1971 year.
