Video | Actual Footage Released! Chinese and Russian Navies' Submarines Meet at Sea for the First Time
July 11
China-Russia "Maritime Joint-2026" Joint Exercise
Maritime drill phase concluded
Chinese and Russian Navy submarines
First joint at-sea images released
Produced by丨Huang Xianwen
Editor-in-Chief丨Liu Yuguo
Reporters丨Du Juan, Cheng Jiahao, Li Jie, Zhang Dongpan, Wang Guanjiao
Related Reading
According to the Ministry of Defense, the navies of China and Russia conducted the "Maritime Joint-2026" joint exercise in the maritime and airspace near Qingdao in July. After the joint exercise concluded, some forces from both sides organized a joint maritime patrol in relevant areas of the Pacific.
On July 11, the Chinese Navy and Russian Navy concluded the 'Maritime Joint-2026' naval exercise near Qingdao, showcasing their submarines together for the first time. After the exercise, both navies proceeded to conduct a joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean.
- China and Russia conducted a joint naval exercise called 'Maritime Joint-2026' on July 11.
- The exercise concluded with the first-ever simultaneous appearance of Chinese and Russian submarines at sea.
- Following the exercise, both navies organized a joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean.