Archive · 7 Dec 2025
China and Russia Conduct Joint Anti-Missile Drills
China and Russia had their third set of joint anti-missile drills in Russia.
These exercises were held in early December.
The countries said these drills were not aimed at any other country or because of any current international issues.
They just wanted to practice working together to defend against missiles.
Both countries have a 'no-limits' partnership and have been coordinating their military efforts.
They also recently criticized a US missile shield plan, calling it destabilizing.
China and Russia conducted their third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory in early December.
The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to any current international situations.
The announcement was made by China's defence ministry on their website.
Both nations have a 'no-limits' strategic partnership and have been coordinating military efforts.
They recently criticized US President Donald Trump's 'golden dome' missile shield plan, labeling it 'deeply destabilising'.
- Who
- China and Russia
- What
- Joint anti-missile drills
- When
- Early December
- Where
- Russian territory
- Why
- To enhance military cooperation and defense capabilities, not targeted at any third party
- Countries Involved
- China and Russia
- Location
- Russian territory
- Purpose
- Anti-missile drills
- Round
- Third
- Timing
- Early December
- Strategic Partnership
- No-limits partnership
- Recent Drills
- Artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan in August
- US Plan Criticism
- Criticized Trump's 'golden dome' missile shield plan
