IAF completes Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia
Key facts
- The Indian Air Force completed two overseas air exercises: Pitch Black 2026 and Udara Shakti 2026.
- Pitch Black is hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force. Air forces from over 20 nations took part.
- The IAF sent its Rafale fighters to Pitch Black for Large Force Employment missions.
- Udara Shakti is a bilateral exercise with the Royal Malaysian Air Force, held in Malaysia.
Why it matters
[International Relations] Exercise names and partner countries are a common exam question. Pitch Black is multinational and held in Australia. Udara Shakti is a two-nation drill with Malaysia.
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