20 countries participate in the largest Exercise Pitch Black 2024 in Australia, reflecting increasing alarm over Chinese intentions in the Indo-Pacific region.

China's aggressive approach to regional territorial disputes has led to its exclusion from Western-led military exercises. However, China is indirectly contributing to these exercises by encouraging concerned nations to train together, presenting a united front against China's behavior. This is evident in the largest-ever Exercise Pitch Black 2024 in Australia, involving 140+ aircraft and 4,435 personnel from 20 countries, reflecting increasing alarm over Chinese intentions in the Indo-Pacific region.