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Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial warfare exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The exercise is normally held in Northern Australia, primarily at RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal. The aim of the exercise is to practice Offensive Counter Air (OCA) and Defensive Counter Air (DCA) combat, in a simulated war environment. It ...
Jul 12, 2024 · Exercise Pitch Black 24 will be the largest in the exercise’s 43-year history. It will bring together 20 participating nations and over 140 aircraft from around the world, with approximately 4435 personnel participating.
PITCH BLACK 2024. KEY POINTS. Record Size: Largest ever, with 21 countries and over 140 aircraft. New Participants: Includes Italy, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Spain. Advanced Aircraft: Features F-35A Lightning II, EA-18G Growler, and Su-30MKI Flanker. Multi-Role Missions: Includes air-to-air refuelling, reconnaissance, and airlift ...
Exercise Pitch Black is the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) most significant flying activity for strengthening international engagement and enhancing our ability to work with overseas partners. The exercise ensures Air Force is responsive whenever the Australian Government requires.
Jun 18, 2024 · The biggest Exercise Pitch Black in Air Force history will return from July 12 to August 2. As the Air Force’s premier biennial flying activity for strengthening international engagement, Exercise Pitch Black 24 will involve 20 nations and one multinational element.
Sep 8, 2022 · Exercise Pitch Black 2022 concluded today, following three weeks of successful training by Australian and international military aircraft over the skies of the Northern Territory.
Jun 29, 2022 · Exercise Pitch Black will once again return to the Top End this year, with Australian and international military aircraft training over the Northern Territory from 19 August until 8 September.
