Hey everyone! 👋 This past Tuesday (Dec 9, 2025), the militaries of the Chinese mainland and Russia teamed up for their 10th annual strategic air patrol over the East China Sea and the western Pacific Ocean. Think of it as a real-life co-op mission—two air forces syncing flight plans to boost coordination and readiness. ✈️🌊
These patrols are part of an annual cooperation plan that kicked off in 2019. By flying together, both sides practice joint communications, navigation and in-air formation drills. It’s like squad goals, but at 30,000 feet! 🚀
Why it matters: such missions send a message about regional security and stability—as well as how major powers cooperate. For young folks interested in geopolitics and defense tech, it’s a reminder that modern militaries lean heavily on high-tech gear, data links and real-time coordination. 📡💥
What’s next? Expect more joint exercises in 2026 as both sides deepen their collaboration. Stay tuned for updates—because in today’s fast-moving world, every flight path tells a story. 😉
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Chinese, Russian militaries conduct 10th joint strategic air patrol
cgtn.com
