# Naval Exercises

Unseen Obstacles: China’s South China Sea Drills Pivot to the 'Silent War' of Mine Countermeasures

A Chinese naval minesweeper flotilla recently conducted live-fire exercises in the South China Sea to enhance real-combat readiness. The drills focused on the precision neutralization of underwater targets, highlighting Beijing's efforts to shore up its anti-mine warfare capabilities and ensure control over critical maritime corridors.