Australia deploying an E-7 Wedgetail to the Middle East at the request of Gulf States.
https://thenightly.com.au/australia/...eat-c-21890962
What is an E-7A Wedgetail, what does it do? Australia deploys assets to Middle East to combat Iran threat
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed an advances defence aircraft is being sent to the Gulf as Iran’s attacks destabilise the Middle East.
“The United Arab Emirates alone has been forced to shoot down over 1500 rockets and drones,” Mr Albanese said.
“This growing wave of dangerous and destabilising attacks from Iran puts civilian lives at risk. Of course, including Australian lives, of which there are more than 20,000 people based in the UAE.
“Australia will deploy an E-7A Wedgetail to the Gulf to help protect and defend Australians and other civilians.”....