News - A group of air forces from Germany, Spain and France is conducting drills in Japan

A group of German, Spanish and French air forces has begun exercises with the Japanese Air Force. The drills are held in the area of Chitose, which is based on the northern island of Hokkaido, and Hyakuri, which is 120 km northeast of Tokyo, the Nikkei newspaper reported.The exercise involves 12 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters of the German and Spanish air forces, as well as four Rafale warplanes of the French Air Force. They are represented by six F-15 and F-2 combat aircraft. This is the first time that such a training mission has been organized. Recently, NATO has been more actively involved in various military activities in the Asia-Pacific region. In particular, the aircraft carrier group of the British Navy conducted a series of exercises there. Re In addition, French and German warships have visited the region. It is expected that an Italian light aircraft carrier and a German frigate will conduct joint exercises with the Japanese Navy at the end of August.