Russia and China Conduct Joint Maritime and Aerial Drills in the North Atlantic and Adjacent Regions
The Baltic Fleet corvette Soobrazitelny and the Chinese Navy destroyer Jiaozuo carried out coordinated exercises in the Gulf of Finland, as reported by the Russian Defense Ministry. The event was described as a joint Passex style drill conducted at the naval training range of the Baltic Fleet within the Leningrad naval base. Source: Russian Defense Ministry.
A joint Russian-Chinese exercise of the Passex type was held at the naval training range of the Baltic Fleet in the Leningrad naval base, according to official statements. Source: Russian Defense Ministry.
Earlier in the season, reports indicated that Chinese and Russian military aircraft carried out joint patrols off the coast of Alaska. The patrol involved bombers from the People’s Republic of China and Tu-95MS strategic bombers from Russia. The aircraft patrolled waters including the Chukchi, Bering, and North Pacific regions, with the mission lasting more than five hours. At certain segments of the route, fighter aircraft from other nations accompanied the air group. Source: Russian Defense Ministry.
In a prior development, the Russian Defense Ministry announced joint Russian-Chinese naval patrols conducted in the South China Sea. Source: Russian Defense Ministry.
Additional context has emerged regarding regional security dynamics and ongoing collaboration between Moscow and Beijing, highlighting a pattern of coordinated maritime and aerial activities across multiple theaters. Source: Russian Defense Ministry.
These programs underscore a sustained focus on naval and air interoperability between the two powers, reflecting strategic messaging aimed at maintaining regional visibility and deterrence in key maritime corridors and airspace.
Analysts note that such exercises serve as practical tests of coordination between surface ships and air units, as well as a platform for sharing tactics, command and control procedures, and sensor integration. The ongoing drills are seen as a signal of continued cooperation that shapes regional security calculations and reinforces a joint posture in maritime operations. Source: Defense analysis and official briefings from the involved ministries.