Chinese and Russian navies will conduct 'Maritime Joint-2026' sea-and-air exercises off Qingdao in July 2026. After the drills, elements will deploy to Pacific waters for a joint maritime patrol. The operations form part of the two militaries' annual cooperation plan.

2026-07-05

Chinese and Russian navies will conduct 'Maritime Joint-2026' sea-and-air exercises off Qingdao in July 2026. After the drills, elements will deploy to Pacific waters for a joint maritime patrol. The operations form part of the two militaries' annual cooperation plan.