During the final phase of the Maritime Interaction 2025 exercises, the Russian and Chinese navies carried out a series of advanced maneuvers in the Sea of Japan, simulating a real combat scenario against fictitious enemy forces.
Naval units engaged in an intense artillery drill, firing on targets that represented a simulated enemy landing fleet.
The goal was to test the coordinated response capability to a potential maritime threat.
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Joint Anti-Submarine Warfare
In parallel with the surface battle, Russian-Chinese forces focused efforts on locating and neutralizing a simulated enemy submarine.
To achieve this, China’s Y-8 anti-ship aircraft and Russia’s Pacific Fleet Il-38 maritime patrol aircraft were deployed, along with shipborne helicopters.
The operation culminated in the conditional destruction of the submarine, highlighting the effectiveness and synergy between the two nations.
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Mutual Recognition and New Operational Phase
Following the success of the operations, the Russian and Chinese crews exchanged formal thanks for the joint efforts.
With supplies replenished, the ships will now form a new naval detachment tasked with conducting joint patrols in the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening military cooperation between Moscow and Beijing.
Source and images: Russian Ministry of Defense on Telegram, @mod_russia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
