EXERCISE PITCH BLACK 2018

Aug. 20, 2018

Exercise Pitch Black’ – a multinational air exercise – in which Indian Air Force participated for the first time, concluded in Australia.

About:

  • Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial multi-national air warfare exercise conducted by Australia.

  • The 2018 version was hosted by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) from 24 July – 18 August 2018 in Darwin, Australia. 16 nations participated in it.

  • Its Objectives were to foster closer relationship between the participating forces and to provide an opportunity to operate in a dynamic warlike environment.

  • Indian Air Force (IAF) participated for the first time in ‘Exercise Pitch Black’. IAF had earlier participated in the exercise as observers.

  • This move, coming after the successful conclusion of Exercise Gaganshakti-2018, showcases India’s capability to be an effective net security provider in the Indo-Pacific region.

Source : PIB

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