Australia to provide military support to Gulf states
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms the Australian Defence Force will deploy an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to the Gulf to help protect and defend the region, providing long-range reconnaissance activity.

In short:

Australia will send a military aircraft and 85 ADF personnel to the United Arab Emirates to assist in the defence of Gulf nations that have been attacked by Iran.

They will be operational by the end of the week for an initial four-week period for the “collective self-defence of Gulf nations”.

What’s next?

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Iran’s attacks on neighbouring countries escalated overnight.

  • nevetsg@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    20 days ago

    I see this as excellent real-life experience for the Wedgetail crew. As long as they return home safely, this IS a war zone even if the US are pretending it isn’t.
    This should also strengthen relationships with Middle eastern countries. (I am trying to be an optimist here)