Russia and Myanmar Kick Off Joint Naval Drills 'Marumex-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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