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Exercise Pitch Black 2026: IAF Rafales arrive in Australia for mega air drill
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Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets have arrived in Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026.
The exercise runs from July 20 to August 7, involving 19 nations and over 100 aircraft.
India's contingent includes four Rafale fighters, two C-17 transport aircraft, and more than 120 air warriors.
The biennial drill is hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin since 1983.
Exercise Pitch Black 2026 focuses on enhancing interoperability, operational cooperation, and coalition warfighting capabilities.
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