The German Air Force will participate for the first time in the "pitch black" exercise organized by the Australian Air Force and major strategic partners. As part of the rapid deployment in the Pacific, the German Air Force will dispatch over 200 personnel, 6 Typhoon fighter jets, 1 A400M transport aircraft, and 3 A330 multi-purpose aircraftFilling machineArrived in Australia in mid August. Lieutenant General Ingot Gerhard, Commander in Chief of the German Air Force, stated that this is the first joint exercise between the German and Australian air forces, and it will help safeguard the common interests of our partners in the Indo Pacific region. In addition, the German government recently agreed to purchase F-35aircraftTo replace the "Gale" fighter jet, the "Blackblack-2022" exercise also provides an opportunity for close integration with the Australian F-35A. Subsequently, Germany will participate in Australia's largest joint maritime exercise, the Kakadu Exercise. Before returning to Germany, the participating troops will also conduct joint aerial exercises in Japan and South Korea.