EXERCISE PITCH BLACK 2022

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Context: The Indian Air Force contingent participating in Exercise Pitch Black 22 in Australia has returned after successful participation in the multinational exercise.

Details:

• Exercise Pitch Black 22 was hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force at its Darwin Air Base.
• Spanning over a duration of three weeks, the exercise saw the participation of 17 Air Forces and over 2500 military personnel.
• The IAF contingent included four Su-30 MKI & two C-17 aircraft. The participating forces took part in various multi-aircraft combat drills by day & night, simulating complex aerial scenarios, involving large formations
• The exercise provided an opportunity for the air forces to share best practices and experiences. The event witnessed a collaborative spirit that has led to a better understanding of each other's capabilities & a bonhomie that will lead to enduring ties between the participating nations.
• 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.
• It provides all nations’ personnel with experience in working with aircraft, systems, and work practices, in northern Australia’s unique environment, that would otherwise be unfamiliar.
• It will take place in the Southern hemisphere which is hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
• Other Exercises:
• Bilateral: Ex AUSTRA HIND (Army), Ex AUSINDEX (Navy)
• Multilateral: Malabar Exercise (With the Navies of USA, India, Australia and Japan)

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1858987