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German defence minister to visit Indo-Pacific with arms firms

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Posted on March 18, 2026

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· Last updated: April 1, 2026

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BERLIN, March 18 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will travel to Japan, Singapore and Australia the end of March to expand security and industrial cooperation, a ministry

German Defence Minister to Visit Indo-Pacific with Defence Firms in March

Overview of the German Defence Minister's Indo-Pacific Visit

Purpose of the Visit

BERLIN, March 18 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will travel to Japan, Singapore and Australia the end of March to expand security and industrial cooperation, a ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Accompanying Delegation

Pistorius will be accompanied by representatives from defence companies including Airbus and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, the spokesperson added.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Kirsti KnolleEditing by Madeline Chambers)

Key Takeaways

Pistorius’ visit reinforces Germany’s growing strategic pivot to the Indo‑Pacific, aiming to safeguard the rules‑based international order amid rising regional tensions (dsei-japan.com)
The trip builds on recent defense agreements, like Germany–Japan’s Acquisition and Cross‑Servicing Agreement effective July 12, 2024, and Germany’s naval deployments and joint exercises in the region (auswaertiges-amt.de)
German arms firms such as Airbus and Thyssenkrupp are seeking opportunities across the Indo‑Pacific, exemplified by major export deals like Singapore’s €1.2 billion procurement and ongoing submarine bids in Southeast Asia (dw.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries will the German Defence Minister visit?

The German Defence Minister will visit Japan, Singapore, and Australia.

Who will accompany the Defence Minister on the trip?

Representatives from defence companies such as Airbus and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will accompany the minister.

What is the purpose of the German Defence Minister's Indo-Pacific trip?

The trip aims to expand security and industrial cooperation with Japan, Singapore, and Australia.

When will the German Defence Minister's Indo-Pacific trip take place?

The trip is scheduled for the end of March.

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