Russia and Myanmar Kick Off Joint Naval Drills 'Marumex-2025'
17:41 13.11.2025 (Updated: 17:44 13.11.2025)
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Russia and Myanmar Kick Off Joint Naval Drills 'Marumex-2025'
The opening ceremony took place at the port of Thilawa, Myanmar.
“The goal of the exercise is to strengthen naval cooperation and to prepare for ensuring the safety of civilian navigation in Southeast Asian regions,” announced the Russian Defense Ministry.
The Russian Pacific Fleet is represented by:
the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov
the corvette Gremyashchy
the tanker Boris Butoma
The Myanmar Navy has deployed:
the helicopter carrier Muttama
the frigate Kyan Sittha
the corvette Tabinshwehti
the submarine Minye Theinkhathu
Over the next two days, the crews will practice:
detecting and tracking mock submarines
combat exercises involving artillery and torpedo firing
rescuing a ship seized by pirates
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