The Indian Air Force (IAF) has arrived in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, involving air forces from 20 countries.
About the Exercise Pitch Black:
- Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial multinational exercise, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) since 1981, focusing on practicing Offensive Counter Air (OCA) and Defensive Counter Air (DCA) in a simulated war environment.
- The exercise enhances the capabilities of participating nations to deploy defense forces over long distances and support integrated operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The name ‘Pitch Black’ originates from the focus on night-time flying over extensive, unpopulated areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Exercise Pitch Black?
Exercise Pitch Black is a multinational exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force since 1981, focusing on Offensive Counter Air and Defensive Counter Air in a simulated war environment. It enhances the capabilities of participating nations in the Indo-Pacific region.
Why is Exercise Pitch Black significant?
Exercise Pitch Black is significant as it allows air forces from 20 countries to practice Offensive Counter Air and Defensive Counter Air in a simulated war environment. It enhances their capabilities to deploy defense forces over long distances and support integrated operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
When was Exercise Pitch Black first hosted?
Exercise Pitch Black was first hosted in 1981 by the Royal Australian Air Force. Since then, it has become a biennial multinational exercise involving air forces from various countries to practice Offensive Counter Air and Defensive Counter Air in a simulated war environment.