The Russian-Chinese Peace Mission 2013 anti-terror exercise is underway at the Chebarkul base in the Chelyabinsk Region. Participating in the exercise, which began July 27, are commanders and troops of the Russian Army’s Central Military District and the Shenyang Military Area Command of China’s People’s Liberation Army. The war games will last until August 15.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel Lisicin / Go to the mediabankThe Russian-Chinese Peace Mission 2013 anti-terror exercise is underway at the Chebarkul base in the Chelyabinsk Region. Participating in the exercise, which began July 27, are commanders and troops of the Russian Army’s Central Military District and the Shenyang Military Area Command of China’s People’s Liberation Army. The war games will last until August 15.
The Russian-Chinese Peace Mission 2013 anti-terror exercise is underway at the Chebarkul base in the Chelyabinsk Region. Participating in the exercise, which began July 27, are commanders and troops of the Russian Army’s Central Military District and the Shenyang Military Area Command of China’s People’s Liberation Army. The war games will last until August 15.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel LisicinChinese People’s Liberation Army armored units on the advance during exercise Peace Mission 2013.
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Chinese People’s Liberation Army armored units on the advance during exercise Peace Mission 2013.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel Lisicin / Go to the mediabankThe exercise force includes over 1,500 troops from both armies, about 250 military vehicles and about 20 airplanes and helicopters.
The exercise force includes over 1,500 troops from both armies, about 250 military vehicles and about 20 airplanes and helicopters.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel LisicinThe first Peace Mission drill was held in 2005 in China’s Shandong Province.
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The first Peace Mission drill was held in 2005 in China’s Shandong Province.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel Lisicin / Go to the mediabankThe Peace Mission 2013 anti-terror drill is a key part of the two nations’ close defense and security relationship. In July, the two countries' navies held their largest-ever joint exercise.
The Peace Mission 2013 anti-terror drill is a key part of the two nations’ close defense and security relationship. In July, the two countries' navies held their largest-ever joint exercise.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel Lisicin / Go to the mediabankChinese servicemen at the headquarters of the joint Russian-Chinese Peace Mission 2013 anti-terror exercise at the Chebarkul military base.
Chinese servicemen at the headquarters of the joint Russian-Chinese Peace Mission 2013 anti-terror exercise at the Chebarkul military base.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel LisicinChina has been a major buyer of Russian weaponry recently. China’s arms bill from Russia reached almost $4 billion in 2005, dipping to $800 million in 2009 and rebounding to $2.1 billion last year, according to Rosoboronexport, Russia's state-owned arms export monopoly.
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China has been a major buyer of Russian weaponry recently. China’s arms bill from Russia reached almost $4 billion in 2005, dipping to $800 million in 2009 and rebounding to $2.1 billion last year, according to Rosoboronexport, Russia's state-owned arms export monopoly.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel LisicinLive firing from rocket launchers at the Chebarkul military base.
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Live firing from rocket launchers at the Chebarkul military base.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel LisicinA BMP-2 infantry combat vehicle armed with a 30-mm cannon, taking part in Peace Mission 2013.
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A BMP-2 infantry combat vehicle armed with a 30-mm cannon, taking part in Peace Mission 2013.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel LisicinSmoke rounds land near a simulated terrorist camp at the Chebarkul military base during the Peace Mission 2013 exercise.
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Smoke rounds land near a simulated terrorist camp at the Chebarkul military base during the Peace Mission 2013 exercise.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel LisicinA Mi-26 helicopter transports a reconnaissance vehicle during the joint Peace Mission 2013 exercise at the Chebarkul military base.
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A Mi-26 helicopter transports a reconnaissance vehicle during the joint Peace Mission 2013 exercise at the Chebarkul military base.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel LisicinChinese army signalers deployed at the Peace Mission 2013 exercise.
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Chinese army signalers deployed at the Peace Mission 2013 exercise.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel Lisicin / Go to the mediabankServicemen setting up communications equipment during the Peace Mission 2013 exercise.
Servicemen setting up communications equipment during the Peace Mission 2013 exercise.