Russia, China Conduct Third Joint Missile Defense Drills

Russia and China have carried out their third joint missile defense exercises in early December 2025 on Russian territory.

The exact date and details of the drills have not been disclosed, The Caspian Post reports via China’s Ministry of Defense.

The Chinese ministry emphasized that the exercises are not directed against any third party and are unrelated to current international or regional tensions.

Earlier, Russia’s ambassador to Pretoria, Roman Ambarov, announced that the Mosi 3 naval drills involving Russia, China, and South Africa are scheduled for early January 2026, describing them as a key milestone in defense and security cooperation among the three nations.