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Indian Air Force to Join RAAF Exercise Pitch Black 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) participates in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Darwin. The exercise is conducted by the RAAF as a multinational air combat exercise involving multiple countries.
Exercise Pitch Black 2026:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Indian participant | The Indian Air Force (IAF) participates in Exercise Pitch Black 2026. |
| Host base and location | The exercise is hosted at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Darwin. |
| Organising air force | Exercise Pitch Black is organised by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). |
| Exercise category | Exercise Pitch Black comprises a multinational air combat exercise. |
| Frequency | Exercise Pitch Black comprises a biennial exercise. |
| Name derivation | The exercise derives its name from its emphasis on night flying over large unpopulated northern Australian regions. |
| Stated provisions | The exercise provides for enhanced multinational interoperability and strengthened professional partnerships. |
| India–Australia bilateral exercises (as listed) | India and Australia comprise bilateral exercises including Austrahind (India-Australia army) and Ausindex (India-Australian Navy). |