Article Title: Exercise Pitch Black
15-09-2022
International Relations Prelims Plus
Why is in news? IAF concludes Exercise Pitch Black 2022
- The Indian Air Force contingent participating in Exercise Pitch Black 22 in Australia has returned after successful participation in the multinational exercise.
- Exercise Pitch Black 22 was hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force at its Darwin Air Base.
- It's a biennial exercise to enhance interoperability and strengthen relationships among participants.
- It will provide Indian Air Force a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with these nations in a dynamic warfare environment.
- In the 1981, this first started in Australia’s Northern Territories between different RAAF units. Australia has been inviting international partners since then to practice new doctrines, combat and most importantly interoperability.
- In 2018, India participated in the exercise for the first time. Around 131 aircraft were involved and more than 4,000 personnel participated in the exercise.
- Other exercises: Ex AUSTRA HIND (Army), Ex AUSINDEX (Navy), Malabar Exercise (With the Navies of USA, India, Australia and Japan).
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