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IAF Join Largest-Ever Exercise Pitch Black 2024 in Australia

Exercise Pitch Black 2024 is a biennial multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Darwin.

Overview of Exercise Pitch Black 2024

  • Indian Air Force (IAF) joins biennial multinational air combat exercise
  • Hosted by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Darwin
  • Dates: July 12 to August 2, 2024
  • Largest iteration in 43-year history
  • 20 participating countries
  • Over 140 aircraft and 4,400 military personnel involved
  • Focus on nighttime flying over vast, unpopulated areas

Indian Air Force (IAF) Participation

  • Contingent of over 150 skilled personnel
    • Pilots, engineers, technicians, controllers, and subject matter experts
  • Aircraft deployment:
    • Su-30 MKI multirole fighters
    • C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft
    • IL-78 air-to-air refueling aircraft
  • Third participation for IAF (previous: 2018 and 2022)
  • Arrived at RAAF Base Darwin on July 11, 2024

Exercise Objectives and Focus

  • Large Force Employment (LFE) warfare
  • Strengthen international cooperation
  • Enhance operational experience and interoperability
  • Improve ability to deploy over large distances
  • Support integrated operations in the Indo-Pacific region
  • Build strong aviation associations in challenging environments
  • Facilitate experience exchange with various fighter aircraft:
    • F-35, F-22, F-18, F-15, Gripen, and Typhoon

Strategic Importance and Expected Outcomes

  • Force integration among participating nations
  • Develop mutual understanding of different operational doctrines
  • Share best practices across diverse air forces
  • Strengthen Indo-Pacific strategy

For IAF:

    • Enhanced operational experience in diverse combat scenarios
    • Improved understanding of advanced fighter aircraft capabilities
    • Strengthened diplomatic and military ties

For international participants:

    • Insight into IAF's operational doctrine and capabilities
    • Improved coordination in multinational operations
    • Enhanced mutual trust and cooperation

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