China & Russia ‘naval’-gazing BEIJING — China and Russia kicked off their largest-ever joint naval drills yesterday in the Sea of Japan.Eighteen surface ships, one submarine, three airplanes, five ship-launched helicopters and two commando units were taking part in the exercise...
July 6, 2013 - New York Post
China, Russia hold largest-ever joint naval drills China and Russia are holding their largest-ever joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan in a sign of warming ties between the former Cold War rivals. Eighteen surface ships, one submarine, three airplanes, five ship-launched helicopters and two commando units are taking part.
July 5, 2013 - Erie Times-News
China, Russia partner for largest-ever joint naval drill Chinese and Russian navies have partnered for the countries' largest joint naval drill in history, set to start Friday in the Sea of Japan. Military analysts see the joint drill as yet another sign of the countries' growing friendship, post-Cold War days. The "Joint Sea-2013" drills involved 18 surface ships, ...
July 5, 2013 - The Washington Times