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Australia, South Korea Mark 75 Years of Friendship with Joint Flight

July 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

RAAF and ROKAF flew together in Exercise Pitch Black.
Four F-35A and four KF-16 fighters participated.
The flight marked 75 years of friendship between the two nations.
Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial international exercise.

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Strategic Implications

This joint flight may indicate a strengthening of the alliance between Australia and South Korea, which could have implications for regional security and defense cooperation. The exercise suggests a deepening of military ties and a commitment to mutual trust and cooperation, which may signal a shift in the regional balance of power.

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What Happened

RAAF and ROKAF Fly Together in Exercise Pitch Black

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) have flown together in a joint exercise, marking 75 years of friendship between the two nations. The exercise, known as Exercise Pitch Black, saw four RAAF F-35A Lightning II jets and four ROKAF KF-16 fighters fly in tight formation over Australia’s Top End. The flight was a symbol of the strong partnership between the two air forces, which was forged during the Korean War. This was reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: July 22, 2026

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