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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.
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Australia, Germany Seal New Space Defence Pact Amid China and Russia Threat
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
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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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.

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Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].