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The monthly magazine, July 2026 · Global Affairs and International Relations › India's foreign policy, diaspora and soft power › Defence diplomacy and exercises · Prelims

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Global Affairs and International Relations › India's foreign policy, diaspora and soft power

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Defence diplomacy and exercises

India's defence partnerships and joint military exercises.

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Exercise Pitch Black

Prelims

Pitch Black is a multinational air combat exercise of the Royal Australian Air Force, held in northern Australia.

What changed

20 Jul 2026Briefnewly addedThe Indian Air Force sent four Rafale fighters and two C-17 transports, refuelled in the air by an IL-78 tanker, to the 2026 edition, from 20 July to 7 August. It brought together about 100 aircraft from Australia and 19 partner nations. It was the Rafale's first Pitch Black and India's fourth participation, after 2018, 2022 and 2024. News On AIR, 20 Jul 2026: Exercise Pitch Black 2026: IAF Rafales arrive in Australia for air combat exercise (opens in a new tab)

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