Video: China-Russia "Maritime Joint-2026" Joint Exercise Enters Maritime Drills Phase
At 6 a.m. on July 9, the naval formation participating in the China-Russia "Maritime Joint-2026" joint exercise set sail from a military port in Qingdao, heading to the designated maritime area to conduct the joint exercise. According to the planned scheme, the maritime drill phase will take place in the air and sea area near Qingdao, with exercises set for joint reconnaissance, air defense and missile defense, maritime strike, and joint anti-submarine rescue, among others. (Source: China Military)
Chinese and Russian naval forces commenced the 'Maritime Joint-2026' exercise on July 9, 2026, at 6 AM, departing from a military port in Qingdao. The exercises will take place in the nearby maritime area and include joint reconnaissance, air defense, anti-ship strikes, and joint rescue operations.
- Joint naval exercise named 'Maritime Joint-2026'
- Exercise commenced on July 9, 2026, at 6 AM
- Naval vessels departed from a military port in Qingdao
- Exercises include joint reconnaissance, air defense, and anti-submarine rescue operations.