Summary
Russia and China recently held a joint anti-missile exercise in Russia. This exercise aimed to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries amid increasing missile deployment by the United States in various regions.
Key Facts
- Russia and China conducted an anti-missile exercise in early December in Russia.
- China's Defense Ministry stated that the exercise did not target any third party.
- This exercise marks the third time Russia and China have conducted such drills together, with previous exercises in 2016 and 2017.
- The U.S. has been deploying mid-range missiles in Japan, the Philippines, and plans to add similar weapons in Germany next year.
- The Trump administration is moving forward with the Golden Dome missile defense network to protect the U.S. from aerial threats.
- Military cooperation between Russia and China has increased since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022.
- Russia's experience in defending against advanced missiles and drones is of interest to China's military, the People's Liberation Army.
