中俄“海上联合-2026”联合演习开幕

On July 6th, the China-Russia "Maritime Joint-2026" joint exercise opened at a military port in Qingdao, Shandong.

“I announce the start of the China-Russia ‘Maritime Joint-2026’ joint exercise!” At around 9 o'clock, with the command from the Chinese chief director, the joint exercise officially commenced. This exercise established a joint directing department and a joint command, with mixed formations from the navies of China and Russia. The Chinese chief director stated that the navies of China and Russia, as important components of the bilateral military relations, have increasingly frequent interactions, more diverse forms of communication, and continuously expanding areas of cooperation.“Maritime Joint” has become an important mechanism for joint exercises between the two navies. After more than ten years of practice, it has become a significant platform for consolidating and developing the bilateral military relationship, enhancing strategic mutual trust, and improving joint operational capabilities, thereby elevating the practical cooperation level of the two navies and their ability to jointly respond to maritime threats.The Russian chief director stated,“Maritime Joint” exercises have become an effective platform for enhancing operational coordination capabilities, exchanging professional experiences, and strengthening coordination in maritime formation operations. This exercise will promote mutual trust among military personnel from both countries and enhance their ability to jointly maintain regional peace and stability.

After the opening ceremony, the navies of both countries jointly conducted command simulations and tactical coordination. The joint command focused on in-depth discussions regarding key exercises in the maritime drill phase, finalizing coordination points. Subsequently, the participating forces from both sides will organize joint reconnaissance and early warning, air defense and missile defense, and other exercises in the maritime airspace near Qingdao, and conduct live weapon training.

Previously, the Russian participating fleet arrived at a military port in Qingdao on July 5th, and the participating forces from both sides completed their assembly. During the port phase, professional discussions, exchanges, and ship tours will be conducted. After the joint exercise concludes, some forces from both sides will conduct joint maritime patrols in relevant areas of the Pacific.