Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent consisting of four Su-30 MKI, one C-130 and one C-17 aircraft, landed at Darwin Air Force Base, Australia, to participate in the Pitch Black - 2018 exercise. The Indian fighters are supported by a C-130J Super Hercules and a C-17 Globemaster-III. Pitch Black - 2018 is held from 27th July to 17th August 2018. It is a biennial multi-national large force employment exercise conducted from RAAF bases Darwin and Tindal. Pitch Black - 2018 involves more than 100 aircraft from all over the world. It offers the air-warriors an opportunity to function in a dynamic warlike environment.