What Happened
Top Military Leaders Demonstrate Trust and Interoperability
In a demonstration of trust and interoperability, the top air force officers from Australia and Germany flew together in an F/A-18 Super Hornet and a Eurofighter Typhoon during Exercise Pitch Black 2026. The joint flight, which took off from RAAF Base Darwin, showcased the capabilities of both air forces and the personal relationships built over years of working together. According to the air chiefs, the exercise highlighted the ability of Australia and Germany to operate together on short notice, underscoring a broader point about the strength of their military partnership. This was reported by AeroTime.