China-New Zealand "Maritime Cooperation-2026" Joint Exercise Concludes
On September 8, the China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise transitioned to the maritime phase. This is a screenshot of the vessels from both sides conducting small boat transfer (video screenshot). Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Yu Chuanjun)
Xinhua News Agency, Sanya, September 9 (Yang Xiaomin, Wang Lifei) The China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise completed all scheduled training tasks on the 9th, and the vessels from both sides held a separation ceremony.
The 5-day exercise was divided into two phases: port exchange and maritime exercises. During the port exchange phase, the navies of the two countries held high-level meetings and planning discussions, organized ship tours, deck receptions, and other activities. In the maritime exercise phase, the participating forces from both sides coordinated effectively, completing a total of 8 training tasks including communication drills, formation maneuvers and aerial photography, maritime supply positioning, and joint search and rescue, testing the level of coordinated maneuvering, support, and strike capabilities of the mixed fleet.
On September 8, the China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise transitioned to the maritime phase. This is a screenshot of the vessels from both sides conducting supply positioning drills (video screenshot). Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Yu Chuanjun)
This is the fifth joint maritime exercise held by China and Singapore. Regular and institutionalized joint exercises provide a platform for naval personnel from both countries to progress from understanding to familiarity, and from awareness to mutual trust, enhancing their ability to jointly maintain regional peace and stability.
On September 8, the China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise transitioned to the maritime phase. This is a screenshot of the vessels from both sides conducting supply positioning drills (video screenshot). Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Yu Chuanjun)
On September 8, the China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise transitioned to the maritime phase. This is a screenshot of the vessels from both sides conducting formation maneuvers (video screenshot). Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Yu Chuanjun)
On September 8, the China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise transitioned to the maritime phase. This is a screenshot of the vessels from both sides departing the dock (video screenshot). Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Yu Chuanjun)
On September 8, the China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise transitioned to the maritime phase. This is a screenshot of the vessels from both sides conducting supply positioning drills (video screenshot). Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Yu Chuanjun)
China and Singapore completed the 'Maritime Cooperation-2026' joint naval exercise on September 9, 2026, in Sanya. The exercise included various activities such as communication drills, formation movements, and joint search and rescue operations, enhancing cooperation between the two navies.
- The joint exercise 'Maritime Cooperation-2026' was conducted by China and Singapore.
- The exercise included communication drills, formation movements, and joint search and rescue operations.
- This is the fifth joint naval exercise between the two countries.
- The exercise aims to enhance mutual understanding and regional stability.