Twenty nations gather in northern Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026

Jul 16, 2026

The Royal Australian Air Force's premier air combat exercise, Exercise Pitch Black, will take to the skies over northern Australia from July 20 to...

Sky-high showdown: Australia's largest air exercise-Pitch Black hits the Top End

Jun 15, 2026

Exercise Pitch Black 2026 will run from July 20 to August 7 in Australia, featuring over 100 aircraft and personnel from 19 nations, including...

"Ready. Capable. Focused.": Indian Air Force Rafale contingent arrives in Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026

Jul 17, 2026

The India Air Force (IAF) has arrived in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, the Royal Australian Air Force's premier biennial multinational...

Australia announces participation of 17 nations in Exercise Pitch Black 2022

Aug 01, 2022

Canberra [Australia], August 1 : Australia on Monday announced the participation of 17 nations in Exercise Pitch Black 2022 (PBK22), after a hiatus of...

Indian Air Force participates in Exercise Pitch Black 2022 in Australia

Aug 25, 2022

Darwin [Australia], August 25 : The Indian Air Force (IAF) took part in multiple missions with the participating Air Forces in the first phase...

Exercise Pitch Black: IAF Su-30 MKI aircraft returning from Australia

Sep 11, 2022

Darwin [Australia], September 11 : IAF Su-30 MKI aircraft on their way back from Australia after completing the first phase of Exercise Pitch Black...