Air Combat Interoperability

EXERCISE PITCH BLACK 2026: MULTINATIONAL AIR COMBAT EXERCISE AND STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE FOR INDIA

Exercise Pitch Black 2026 is a biennial multilateral air combat drill hosted by Australia. The Indian Air Force is set to debut its Rafale jets, practicing complex Offensive Counter Air missions. The exercise enhances Indo-Pacific interoperability, cementing the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and countering regional threats.