Japan's Air Self-Defense Force will conduct joint training with the German Air Force next week in Japanese airspace for the first time.
The ASDF says three German Eurofighter jets will arrive at the Hyakuri Air Base in Ibaraki Prefecture, near Tokyo, on September 28.
Three Japanese F-2 fighter jets will take part in the formation and navigation training.
The ASDF says the goal is to promote mutual understanding, strengthen defense cooperation and improve the ASDF's tactical skills.
Germany upheld "multilateralism" in its diplomatic and national security guidelines in 2020, and made clear its intention to step up involvement in the Indo-Pacific region.
The German Air Force earlier took part in a multilateral military exercise that was held in Australia.
The ASDF says three German Eurofighter jets will arrive at the Hyakuri Air Base in Ibaraki Prefecture, near Tokyo, on September 28.
Three Japanese F-2 fighter jets will take part in the formation and navigation training.
The ASDF says the goal is to promote mutual understanding, strengthen defense cooperation and improve the ASDF's tactical skills.
Germany upheld "multilateralism" in its diplomatic and national security guidelines in 2020, and made clear its intention to step up involvement in the Indo-Pacific region.
The German Air Force earlier took part in a multilateral military exercise that was held in Australia.
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Japan's Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) will conduct joint training with the German Air Force for the first time in Japanese airspace, starting next week. The exercise involves three German Eurofighter jets arriving at Hyakuri Air Base on September 28 and three Japanese F-2 fighter jets
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220920_21/
Date: Sept. 20, 2022
Created: 2022/09/20 18:27
Updated: 2025/12/09 13:33
Last Read: 2022/09/20 18:27