alert!The German fighter arrived in Japan, the first time after World War II!

According to the Ministry of Defense of Japan, on the 28th, three German fighters arrived in Japan to conduct a three -day joint training with the Japanese Air Self -Defense Force. This is the first time that the two sides have held exercises in Japan. German Defense Minister Lang Brecht said that this is just the beginning.

Picture of German Air Force Director Ying Ge Gehaz Picture Source: Japanese Media

In this exercise, Germany and Japan will send three "typhoon" fighters and 3 F-2 fighters to participate in their performances. The goal of joint exercises is to promote mutual understanding and improve tactical skills. The scope of training on both sides is limited to formation and navigation. The analysis believes that although the exercise courses on both sides are simple, they can improve Germany's joint air combat capabilities in the Asia -Pacific region and help Germany's fighter jets integrate into the combat command system of the Asia -Pacific allies.

On September 28, in a training exercise, Germany and Japanese fighters flew over Japan. Picture source: Japanese media

Germany and air joint training is part of the German "Pacific 2022" air exercise in Germany. The military exercise began on August 15th. The 13 military aircraft in the German Air Force took off from the local area and arrived in Singapore within 24 hours. It aims to show that the German Air Force can achieve rapid deployment in the region. This is also the first time in Germany to send fighters to the Indo -Pacific region since World War II. Earlier in November 2021, the German naval frigates "Bavaria" stopped at the port of Tokyo, Japan. In an interview with the "Japan Times" on the 26th, Landbrecht said that the German Army will also participate in the multinational exercises held next year in Australia, and the next year will be re -deployed to maritime forces.

"Safe is related to everyone, and no country can stand by." Landbrahit said, "rules -based international order" is increasingly challenging in the Indo -Pacific region. Contact. This is why we want to help maintain peace and stability in this important area. " For those who are critically criticized, China and North Korea have a small and safe threat to Germany for small or at all at all. Lanbrahit said that in view of the economic and geopolitical importance of Germany and the entire European, "Any conflict there there in the Indo -Pacific region," Any conflict there there It will have a huge impact on Germany in various ways. " The German Defense Minister also said that she believed that Japan played a "extremely important role" in the Safety of Indo -Pacific region.

Zhou Yongsheng, a professor at the Institute of International Relations of the School of Foreign Affairs, told the Global Times on the 28th that there are three considerations for Germany to step up cooperation. First, Germany is an important member of NATO. Japan hopes that through military cooperation with Germany, and then introduce NATO and other NATO members to East Asia to restrict China. Secondly, Germany is also willing to take the opportunity to extend its forces and tentacles to East Asia and Indo -Pacific regions, which helps expand German regions and international influence. In addition, "although there are no clear states on the surface of Germany and Japan, there are actually intentions to restrict China's Taiwan policy through military exchanges and military union."

Sichuan Observation (Source: Global Network)

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