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Finland and Sweden make first-ever appearance at RAAF’s Exercise Pitch Black

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Finland and Sweden sent delegations to Australia’s Exercise Pitch Black for the first time this year, with both focused on fighter integration and maintenance. Their participation adds a new dimension to the multinational exercise’s role in developing operational coordination and sustainment practices.

Discovered 2026-08-06T05:59:14.775137-07:00 | 2026-08-06T05:59:14.775137-07:00

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  • The first-time participation of Finnish and Swedish delegations highlights expanded engagement in a major multinational fighter exercise.
  • The focus on fighter integration and maintenance underscores the operational and sustainment requirements involved in coordinating air forces across national boundaries.

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