Russian Pacific fleet: submarine hunt and secret maneuvers in the West Pacific!

Russian Pacific fleet: submarine hunt and secret maneuvers in the West Pacific!

Golf von Oman, Oman - The Russian Pacific fleet is more intensively preparing for military activities in the Asian-Pacific area. Two corvettes and a sea tanker are currently active as part of combat exercises. This information comes from the state news agency Ria and give an insight into the strategic direction of the Russian Navy. The exercises include both the search for submarines of a simulated enemy as well as the destruction of this and the air defense at sea. These measures are to be assessed in response to several strategic setbacks that the Russian Navy has experienced recently.

In autumn 2023, the Black Sea fleet had to give up its bases at the annexed Crimea after they were attacked several times. In addition, Russia lost its only naval base in the Mediterranean with Tartus, which further restricts the country's geopolitical influence. In this context, the British Prime Minister Keir Strander is planning a meeting with the EU heads of state and government in order to consolidate international stance towards Russia and to increase the pressure on the Russian government, particularly in terms of energy revenue.

exercise "Ocean 2024" as strategic preparation

The current exercises are part of a larger strategy. On September 10, 2024, the Russian marine began the comprehensive command and staff exercise "Ocean 2024". This exercise has been the largest of its kind for years and comprises over 400 ships and 90,000 participating people, including units of the Chinese Volks Liberation Army. The focus is on preparing for possible conflicts with western armed forces. A typical NATO air attack is simulated in which 24 to 28 fighter planes fire anti-ship rockets.

In addition to classic maneuvers, in which cards are "fought", active missions at sea are also part of the exercises. For example, ships from the Caspian flotilla artillery fired on naval goals, while the naval flying in Barentssee was looking for enemy submarines. These measures illustrate the military ambitions of Russia and the need to quickly prepare for conflicts with the USA and Great Britain.

international maneuvers and geopolitical importance

With these maneuvers and the ongoing cooperation with Iran and China, especially in times of international sanctions, Russia intends to maintain a strong international presence. Despite the challenges of the Ukraine conflict, Russia continues to invest in its military capacities and international relationships, which promotes both geopolitical tensions and a newly emerging strategic triangle between Russia, China and Iran