Warships Gather, Forming a Line in the Sea and Sky — Captivating Moments from the Maritime Exercise Phase of the China-Russia "Maritime Joint-2026" Joint Drill
On July 11, the maritime exercise phase of the China-Russia "Joint Sea-2026" joint drill concluded. During the maritime exercises, the Chinese and Russian naval fleets conducted drills focusing on submarine rescue, maritime assault, air defense, and missile defense, deepening mutual trust through efficient collaboration and further enhancing joint operational capabilities.
This joint exercise featured flexible organization and high requirements for operational coordination. The joint drills between China and Russia did not follow a fixed script, instead unfolding in response to battlefield conditions, hydrological and meteorological factors. Additionally, the participating forces adopted a mixed grouping model, relying on various platforms from sea, air, and underwater to establish an integrated operational system across all domains, effectively testing both sides' joint reconnaissance and early warning, command coordination, and fire strike capabilities in a complex electromagnetic environment.
Since 2012, the "Joint Sea" series of exercises has become an important platform for naval cooperation between China and Russia. In this exercise, both sides dispatched elite forces, covering surface, underwater, air, and support units, particularly the participation of submarines and rescue vessels, reflecting the continuous expansion of naval cooperation between the two countries from "surface" to a three-dimensional combat capability of "surface + underwater." (Li Jie, Li Bingxuan)
On July 10, the naval vessels of China and Russia conducted maritime exercises. Cheng Jiahao Photo
On July 10, the naval vessels of China and Russia conducted maritime exercises. Wang Zezhou Photo
On July 10, the Chinese naval vessels conducted maritime exercises. Cheng Jiahao Photo
On July 10, the naval vessels of China and Russia conducted maritime exercises. Cheng Jiahao Photo
On July 10, the naval vessels of China and Russia conducted maritime exercises. Li Jie Photo
On July 10, the Chinese naval vessels conducted maritime exercises. Li Jie Photo
On July 10, the Russian naval vessels conducted maritime exercises. Li Jie Photo
On July 10, the Chinese naval vessels conducted maritime exercises. Li Jie Photo
On July 10, the Chinese naval vessels conducted maritime exercises. Li Jie Photo
On July 10, the Chinese naval vessels conducted maritime exercises. Li Jie Photo
On July 10, the Chinese naval vessels conducted maritime exercises. Li Jie Photo
On July 10, the Chinese naval aircraft conducted maritime exercises. Li Jie Photo
On July 10, the Chinese naval aircraft conducted maritime exercises. Li Jie Photo
On July 10, the Chinese helicopter participated. Li Jie Photo
On July 10, the Chinese naval vessels conducted maritime exercises. Wang Zezhou Photo
On July 10, the Chinese naval vessels conducted maritime exercises. Zhou Yuanzhi Photo
On July 8, the Chinese naval vessel Koko Xili Lake set sail from a military port in Qingdao. Zhou Yuanzhi Photo
China and Russia concluded joint naval exercises in the Yellow Sea on July 11, 2026, focusing on rescue operations, anti-surface attacks, and air defense. The drills aimed to enhance operational capabilities and mutual trust, featuring a mix of surface ships, submarines, and aircraft. This exercise is part of a series that has been ongoing since 2012, showcasing the growing military collaboration between the two nations.
- China and Russia conducted joint naval exercises in the Yellow Sea.
- The exercises included various operations such as rescue and anti-surface attacks.
- The drills aimed to enhance joint operational capabilities and mutual trust between the two navies.
- The exercises were flexible and adapted to battlefield conditions.
- This series of exercises has been ongoing since 2012, reflecting deepening military cooperation.