With reference to Exercise Pitch Black 2026, consider the following statements: 1. Exercise Pitch Black is a multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Royal British Air Force (RBAF). 2. India participated in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 with Indian Navy's aircraft carrier for the first time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Exercise Pitch Black 2026, consider the following statements:
1.Exercise Pitch Black is a multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Royal British Air Force (RBAF).
2.India participated in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 with Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier for the first time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: Neither 1 nor 2

Statement 1 is incorrect: Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial multinational air warfare exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia. It focuses on enhancing interoperability and operational cooperation among participating air forces.

Statement 2 is incorrect: India participated in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 through the Indian Air Force (IAF), deploying combat aircraft and support assets. It is not a naval exercise, and participation did not involve aircraft carriers or maritime patrol aircraft of the Indian Navy.

Source: PIB

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