Australia, Germany Seal New Space Defence Pact Amid China and Russia Threat

German Minister Boris Pistorius warned against China and Russia’s increasing threats in space.

The logo of German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall at its headquarters in Duesseldorf, western Germany, on March 11, 2026. Ina Fassbender/ AFP via Getty Images

Australia and Germany have moved to tighten defence ties, signing a suite of agreements to expand military cooperation and space capabilities.

Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles and German counterpart Boris Pistorius formalised the arrangements on March 26.