Exercise Pitch Black media accreditation

Media who wish to engage with Exercise Pitch Black 24 are requested to email pb.media@defence.gov.au. This includes requests for the following:

  • Updates including receiving media releases, imagery and video.
  • Enquiries including recorded interviews or written responses to questions
  • Accreditation to visit this exercise.

Media Updates

Media who wish to receive updated information, news, and imagery of this exercise can register their interest via pb.media@defence.gov.au. Updates and information about this exercise will also be made available via the following:

Media Enquiries

Media enquiries regarding Exercise Pitch Black 24 within the period of 8 July to 2 August 2024 should be directed to pb.media@defence.gov.au.

Outside of this period, please direct your enquiries to media@defence.gov.au.

Public Enquiries

Public enquiries regarding this exercise should be directed by phone to 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362)

Media Accreditation for Exercise Pitch Black 24

All media who wish to take part in media opportunities for Exercise Pitch Black 2024 are required to apply for accreditation via email to pb.media@defence.gov.au.

Media must include the following:

  • Name, position, and contact details.
  • Details of the organisation that you are submitting on behalf of.
  • Citizenship, Passport Number, and Date of Birth.
  • Freelance media should include a sponsor’s letter from your assigning editor.

The Royal Australian Air Force grants complimentary accreditation to media representatives employed by established media organisations who are attending Exercise Pitch Black as part of their professional duties.

Applications for media accreditation from freelance media will also be considered. Freelance media includes aviation photographers and videographers, aviation writers (print and online) and web TV producers and aviation podcasters.

Media accreditation carries with it an expectation that content will be published in a reasonable, but timely manner.

Accreditation will not be granted to photographers or photojournalists who wish to use material for their own commercial or promotional purposes.

The Royal Australian Air Force reserves the right to grant or refuse applications for accreditation at their sole discretion.

Once your application has been submitted and reviewed you will be contacted regarding the outcome.

Defence will not cover the costs of transport, meals or accommodation, all expenses are at own cost.