Russian, Chinese Navies to Continue Expanding Joint Drills - Chinese Defense Ministry

Russia & China Conduct Joint Firing Drills as Part of "Maritime Interaction 2026" Exercise

Russia & China Conduct Joint Firing Drills as Part of "Maritime Interaction 2026" Exercise

China and Russia to Conduct Joint Naval Drills in the Pacific

China and Russia are scheduled to hold joint naval and air exercises, dubbed Joint Sea-2026, near Qingdao, China, during July, according to an announcement from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense. Following the exercises, the two navies will conduct a joint patrol in the Pacific Ocean. Beijing described the maneuvers as part of an annual cooperation plan aimed at maintaining regional stability, though specific dates and force compositions were not disclosed.

China eyes Russian submarine rescue expertise in Yellow Sea naval drills

China and Russia launched joint naval exercises focused on submarine rescue, a matter in which Beijing said it hoped to learn operational experience from its strategic partner amid intensified competition beneath the seas. The Joint Sea-2026 exercise between the two navies began in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Monday, underscoring deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow since the annual drills first launched in 2012. The exercise coincided with Beijing’s launch...

China, Russia to hold joint naval drills off Qingdao this month

Beijing, July 5 (SANA) China and Russia will hold joint naval exercises in waters and airspace off the coastal city of Qingdao later this month, China’s Ministry of National Defense said on Sunday. In a statement, the ministry said some naval forces from both countries would conduct joint maritime patrols in designated areas of the []

[Video] This is what deterrence looks like.

This is what deterrence looks like. More than 20 U.S. Navy warships are now patrolling waters across the Middle East, while CENTCOM projects power near Iran.

[Video] 🇰🇵⚡️ — Footage of the launch of cruise missiles by the latest north korean destroyer, [...]

— Footage of the launch of cruise missiles by the latest north korean destroyer, the Kang Gon.@Intelslava

S. Korea, Japan defense chiefs vow continued cooperation, sidestep sensitive logistics pact

The defense chiefs of South Korea and Japan on Sunday agreed to continue security cooperations, while avoiding any mention of a politically sensitive military logistics pact that Tokyo has long sought. In a joint statement between Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi after the talks, the two ministers welcomed progress in defense exchanges, including regularized mutual visits and ministerial talks, the resumption of bilateral search-and-rescue exercises aft

Taiwan Military Drills Show U.S.-China Rivalry Persists in the Pacific After Trump’s Defeat in Middle East

Recent military drills in Taiwan were designed to simulate a rapid transition from peacetime to wartime operations, reflecting growing tensions across the Strait in light of China’s increasingly assertive military presence, and also U.S. imperialist designs in the region. The post Taiwan Military Drills Show U.S.-China Rivalry Persists in the Pacific After Trump’s Defeat in Middle East appeared first on Left Voice.

India, Indonesia reaffirm commitment to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across defence, trade, maritime sectors

On defence and maritime cooperation, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further expanding defence ties, including regular dialogues, joint military exercises, staff talks, defence research, co-production of new defence technologies, hydrography, peacekeeping, information sharing and defence industrial cooperation. They welcomed the elevation of defence cooperation through collaboration on the BrahMos missile system and the Air-to-Air Missile Cooperation Agreement.

20 US Warships Patrolling Mideast as Trump Warns of More Strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON: More than 20 US Navy warships are currently patrolling waters across the Middle East as President Donald Trump warned that the United States could launch another round of military strikes against Iran, signaling a sharp escalation in the already volatile regional conflict. The latest deployment was confirmed by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which said American naval forces remain spread across key maritime corridors in the Middle East to maintain what it described as regional security and stability amid rising tensions. “Today, more than 20 U.S. Navy warships are patrolling waters across the Middle East as CENTCOM forces continue

(2nd LD) Nearly 10 Chinese, Russian military aircraft briefly enter S. Korea's air defense zone: JCS

SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft brief...

‘Bully’ China steps up military mobilization near Taiwan

China has posted a record of more than 110 military and coast guard ships along the first island chain, National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Saturday. The top official posted a map on X showing the deployment of the Chinese ships from South Korea and Japan down to the Philippines and Vietnam. Wu’s []...Click to read more

China, Russia launch joint naval exercise

8-day drill opened in China's eastern Qingdao city with exercises in command, tactical coordination

At RIMPAC, Korea’s newest warships signal navy’s growing role

At RIMPAC, Korea’s newest warships signal navy’s growing role

UK, Japan and Italy extend GCAP fighter contract through 2027

Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy will extend the contract for the Global Combat Air Programme through the end of 2027, after Britain’s delayed defense spending plan created an impasse that had left the three-nation stealth fighter effort operating on temporary bridge funding since April, Nikkei reported. The extension resolves the immediate crisis triggered when []

NATO drills highlight military unity despite Trump tensions

NATO forces have conducted major military exercises off the United States coast as the alliance seeks to demonstrate operational unity despite growing political strains with the Trump administration. The drills, involving naval and marine forces from several European allies alongside US troops, underscore NATO’s continued military cooperation even as Washington questions the alliance’s value, reviews [] The post NATO drills highlight military unity despite Trump tensions appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

North Korea shifts China ventures toward learning

North Korea-China joint ventures are shifting in focus, with Pyongyang moving beyond simply attracting Chinese capital and equipment to absorb Chinese production methods and management know-how. The shift suggests North Korea-China economic cooperation is evolving in 2026 from one-dimensional resource supply toward the study of China’s production and management systems. North Korea has been actively []

NATO Summit Opens in Ankara as New Defense Deals Fuel Militarization Concerns

Major Western defense companies are expected to discuss efforts to integrate military supply chains across member states. On Thuesday, the summit of the leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) opened in Ankara with a Defense Industry Forum, unveiling major defense industry initiatives aimed at accelerating weapons production and procurement, amid growing concerns over []

US Strikes Iran Escalate: 140 Targets Hit as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Fractures Ceasefire

WASHINGTON — As the US strikes Iran, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that American forces have launched a massive wave of military operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon stated that the Commander-in-Chief directed the weekend and early Monday assaults to hold Tehran accountable and degrade its capacity to threaten civilian mariners and []

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 More ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite renewed strikes betw [...]

JUST IN: More ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite renewed strikes between Iran and the United States.@BRICSNews

US military says forces remain active throughout region

US military says forces remain active throughout region The US military's Central Command (Centcom) has said American forces remain deployed across the Middle East, stating that US personnel continue to operate in the skies, on land, and at sea throughout the region. In a social media post, Centcom shared a photograph of two warplanes conducting what it described as a routine patrol. Earlier, the command also released images showing US service members aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. The statement comes as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran continue, with negotiations in Switzerland focused on implementing the recently agreed memorandum of understanding. Two U.S. Air Force A-10 attack aircraft fly together over the Middle East during a routine patrol. U.S. forces continue to be present in the skies, on land, and at sea throughout the region. pic.twitter.com/TGyJ7FWdIP — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 21, 2026

U.S. Navy expands repair work at South Korean shipyards

U.S. Navy expands repair work at South Korean shipyards

China, Russia to hold joint naval drills

China and Russia will hold joint naval exercises off the coast of the port city of Qingdao in Shandong province, eastern China, later this month, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said, AzerNEWS reports.

Warships, Subs, And Secrecy: Russia And China Launch Major Naval Drills In The Yellow Sea

The Russian and Chinese navies officially commenced a joint naval exercise in the Yellow Sea on Monday, deploying a mix of submarines and surface vessels. According to press releases from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, the drills are scheduled to run from July 6 to 13 and are divided into three distinct phases: force [] Warships, Subs, And Secrecy: Russia And China Launch Major Naval Drills In The Yellow Sea

China, Russia to hold joint naval exercise, maritime patrol

BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Russian navies will hold the Joint Sea-2026 naval exercise this month in water...

The Chinese giants on Pentagon's blacklist | DW News

The Pentagon just added three of China’s biggest companies to a military-linked blacklist, and they aren’t weapons manufacturers. Alibaba, BYD and Baidu, just three of 188 Chinese companies on a list spanning EVs, AI and semiconductors. As the trade war is on pause, is the tech war just heating up? #Pentagon #China #TradeWar #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Kaliningrad can defend itself amid NATO military buildup near its borders — lawmaker

Russian lawmaker Andrey Kolesnik emphasized that several squadrons of fighter aircraft and strategic bombers have already been deployed near Russia’s borders