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Germany deepens military partnership with Australia but Japan remains strategically stronger

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The German Air Force with its Eurofighters is taking part in the Pitch Black 2026 exercise in Australia. Credit: Bundeswehr/Leon Belz

The German Air Force is currently training in northern Australia, German pilots are being trained in Perth, and a space pact is in progress. Germany is now one of Australia's closest partners. However, the country falls short against Japan when it comes to billions of dollars in contracts.


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By Barbara Barkhausen

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The German Air Force is currently training in northern Australia, German pilots are being trained in Perth, and a space pact is in progress. Germany is now one of Australia's closest partners. However, the country falls short against Japan when it comes to billions of dollars in contracts.


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