In a recent training drill in the Sea of Japan, the Russian corvette Perfect from the Pacific Fleet demonstrated its air defense and surface warfare capabilities by engaging a simulated enemy vessel in the Bay of Peter the Great. The exercise, conducted under the auspices of the Eastern Military District, showcased coordinated shipboard defense and weapon engagement procedures in a controlled environment.
During the scenario, the opposing ship allegedly ventured into Russia’s territorial waters and launched a simulated missile salvo in response to attempts by the Perfect’s crew to establish contact. The drill emphasized the sequence of contact initiation, threat recognition, and response to a hostile contact while maintaining safe navigation and command readiness in the area around the fleet. The exercise was designed to test both the readiness of surface warfare teams and the effectiveness of integrated defense systems in a realistic, time-critical setting.
The Perfect’s air defense teams executed rapid threat assessment and defensive action. With the help of the AK-630M close-in weapon system, they intercepted and neutralized the mock missile that represented an incoming threat. After the simulated missile was countered, the exercise progressed to the engagement phase, where the crew deployed the 100-mm A-190 artillery system to engage the target within the naval firing envelope. The sequence demonstrated the ship’s ability to transition from point defense to a broader surface engagement when required, ensuring the ship could preserve mission readiness and protect key naval assets.
In the course of the scenario, the opposing vessel acted as a navigational target and sea shield, representing typical adversarial behavior in maritime exercises. The drill illustrated how a modern corvette coordinates naval sensors, communication links, and weapon systems to maintain situational awareness, verify contact details, and execute a precise response with minimal collateral risk. The exercise also highlighted the ship’s ability to sustain an effective tempo of firing and maneuvering, consistent with contemporary naval tactics for protecting coastal and territorial waters.
Earlier reports indicated that several ships of projects 22800 Karakurt and 21631 Buyan-M, equipped with Caliber cruise missiles, were involved in similar exercises. These vessels were noted as participants in broader training operations meant to validate multi-ship coordination, long-range precision strike capabilities, and integrated air and surface defense under realistic sea conditions. The combined activities underscored the Pacific Fleet’s ongoing emphasis on readiness, interoperability, and the capacity to respond decisively to simulated maritime threats in the Western Pacific region.