Indian Air Force Confirms Participation in Australia's Exercise Pitch Black 2026
The Indian Air Force will join Exercise Pitch Black 2026, a biennial multi-national air combat drill hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force. This engagement aims to improve tactical cooperation and regional interoperability among partners across the Indo-Pacific theatre. IAF to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia Australian High Commissioner says the exercise is an opportunity to strengthen regional interoperability across the Indo-Pacific
Hosted in Australia, Pitch Black serves as a critical platform for the IAF to practice integrated combat operations in a complex, multi-national environment. The 2026 iteration aligns with India's 'Act East' policy and its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia. Beyond tactical drills, the exercise demonstrates India's long-range deployment capabilities and its commitment to a stable security architecture in the Indo-Pacific.
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