Exercise Pitch Black 26 will bring together 19 nations and up to 100 aircraft in one of the world's most complex and demanding air combat training events.

The exercise will showcase some of the most advanced air power capabilities on the globe, with highly skilled aircrew, ground personnel and support teams operating in a challenging and realistic training environment.

Beyond frontline fighter operations, Pitch Black 26 will feature a broad range of critical air power capabilities, including air-to-air refuelling, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and strategic and tactical airlift operations. Together, these capabilities will create a highly integrated, multinational training environment designed to strengthen interoperability, enhance combat readiness and build enduring international partnerships.

Exercise Pitch Black 26 is expected to include participation from the following nations and aircraft:

RAAF Base Darwin

RAAF Base Tindal

RAAF Base Amberley