Overview

• Exercises span the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas.
• Over 400 vessels, 120 aircraft, and 90,000 troops are participating.
• The drills aim to enhance strategic coordination and response to security threats.
• China's participation marks a significant step in its military alignment with Russia.
• The U.S. monitors the drills but sees no need to alter its defense posture.