The top officials of the Air Self-Defense Force and the Luftwaffe held a press conference at the Ministry of Defense and emphasized their intention to work together for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Air Self-Defense Force and the German Air Force participated in their respective fighters on the 28th, conducted joint training for the first time in Japan, and flew in formation to facilitate communication.
On the 29th, at the Ministry of Defense, Air Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Izutsu and Luftwaffe Chief General Gerhardt jointly held a press conference.
In this, Chief of Air Staff Izutsu said, "I welcome this dispatch as it shows Germany's stance toward unwavering engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. Together with the Luftwaffe, we will actively contribute to the peace and stability of the region. I want to," he said.
General Gerhardt also said, "Germany and Japan are partners who share common values, and it is natural for them to work closely together. During the war in Ukraine, the Luftwaffe defended NATO airspace. At the same time, we were able to show that it is possible to expand to the Asian region," emphasizing the results of the training.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the German military is considering participating in a multilateral joint exercise to be held in Australia next year, and there is also a plan to dispatch naval vessels to the Indo-Pacific region from next fiscal year. We would like to further strengthen cooperation with the German military, which is strengthening its involvement in the region.