IAF contingent reaches Australia for Exercise Pitch Black

IAF contingent reaches Australia for Exercise Pitch Black

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Category : Defense Published on: July 13 2024

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  • An Indian Air Force contingent landed at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base in Darwin on July 11 to participate in the biennial, multinational Exercise Pitch Black 2024 scheduled to be conducted from July 12 to August 02.
  • The IAF contingent comprises of over 150 highly skilled air warriors including pilots, engineers, technicians, controllers and other subject matter experts, who will be operating the formidable Su-30 MKI multirole fighters, with the C-17 Globemaster and the IL-78 Air-to-Air refuelling aircraft in combat enabling roles. 
  • The exercise would provide IAF with an opportunity towards force integration with participating nations and mutual exchange of best practices.
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