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Australia has launched its largest air exercise in the Indo-Pacific, codenamed Exercise Pitch Black, involving 16 nations and over 100 aircraft.
Darwin, Australia
Who
Australia, China
What
Australia has launched its largest air exercise in the Indo-Pacific, codenamed Exercise Pitch Black, involving 16 nations and over 100 aircraft.
When
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:41:29 GMT · 20h 10m ago
Where
Darwin, Australia ·
Why
The exercise is a show of allied military force in response to China's nuclear-capable missile test and ongoing tensions in the region.
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How this affects you
The exercise demonstrates a significant allied military presence and capability in the Indo-Pacific, serving as a direct response to regional geopolitical tensions and military actions by China.
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