Indian Air Force Participates in Exercise Pitch Black 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Exercise Pitch Black 2024 |
| Host | Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) |
| Location | Base Darwin, Australia |
| Dates | July 12 to August 2, 2024 |
| Participants | 20 countries |
| Aircraft | Over 140 |
| Military Personnel | Approximately 4,400 |
| Primary Focus | Large Force Employment (LFE) warfare |
| IAF Contingent | Over 150 Air Warriors (Pilots, Engineers, Technicians, Controllers, SMEs) |
| IAF Aircraft Deployed | Su-30 MKI, C-17 Globemaster, IL-78 |
| International Aircraft | F-35, F-22, F-18, F-15, Gripen, Typhoon |
| Strategic Importance | Force integration, Indo-Pacific strategy, IAF's international engagement |
| Expected Outcomes | Enhanced operational experience, improved interoperability, stronger ties |
| Key Facts for Exams | Chief of the Air Staff: Vivek Ram Chaudhari; IAF HQ: New Delhi; Founded: 8 October 1932 |