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A Battle-Space Preparation Autonomous Underwater Vehicle is lowered into the Pacific Ocean from the High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2). Swift is participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific '04 on July 8, 2004. Exercise Rim of the Pacific '04 is an international maritime exercise designed to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating Pacific Rim nations including participants from Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.

A Battle-Space Preparation Autonomous Underwater Vehicle is lowered into the Pacific Ocean.

A Battle-Space Preparation Autonomous Underwater Vehicle is lowered into the Pacific Ocean from the High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2). Swift is participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific '04 on July 8, 2004. Exercise Rim of the Pacific '04 is an international maritime exercise designed to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating Pacific Rim nations including participants from Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.

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