Indian Air Force to Participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026

The Indian Air Force is set to take part in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 at Darwin, Australia, continuing its involvement in the Royal Australian Air Force's premier multinational air combat exercise. This participation follows previous Indian deployments to the biennial event, which brings together air forces from partner nations to practice large-force employment and interoperability. The exercise provides a platform for the IAF to operate alongside regional allies and enhance tactical coordination in a high-fidelity training environment.