"The main objective of the exercise is to develop cooperation between the missile defense groups being set up by Russia and China to their territories from accidental and provocative ballistic and cruise missile strikes," the press service said in a statement.
It was noted in the statement that the planned drills are not directed against any third party.
Russia and China have stepped up their defense cooperation in recent months. The countries have already held joint training exercises this year, while top defense officials met for talks on international and regional security, as well as bilateral military-technical cooperation.
According to Russian Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov, Moscow and Beijing have a united stance on regional peace and international security.
