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Germany, France and Spain hold joint air drills in Japan

Exercises around Japanese territory are a show of force against China and Russia

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Eurofighters from Germany and Spain are participating in the joint exercises. © Reuters

SHINNOSUKE NAGATOMI, Nikkei staff writer
July 20, 2024 03:55 JST

TOKYO -- Japan's Air Self-Defense Force and the German, French and Spanish air forces begin joint exercises in the airspace around Japan from Friday as Europe deploys more forces in the region to increase deterrence against China and Russia.

The air forces of the three European countries have formed a joint unit and are participating in the weekslong Pacific Skies 2024 exercise across multiple continents. The unit will reach Japan after training with the U.S. military in the state of Alaska.

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