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Exercise Pitch Black spotlights multinational air combat capabilities - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
Why it matters
Exercise Pitch Black is a long-standing multinational air-combat exercise that includes Australian participation alongside allied nations (likely US, UK, Japan, and regional partners). The exercise reinforces Pillar 7 (Alliance) by demonstrating interoperability, coordination, and sustained commitment to Indo-Pacific security architecture. A healthy, well-attended exercise signals alliance cohesion and reduces the risk of strategic fracture in the Indo-Pacific.
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