Might have something to do with the US pulling out of air to ground missions.
Nato lacking strike aircraft for Libya campaign | World news | guardian.co.uk
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Until Monday, the Americans had performed most of the attacks on ground targets, with the French executing around a quarter and the British around a 10th. Given the US retreat, Nato is seeking to fill the gap, but only the British have pledged more.
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(RAF to have a total of 12 Tornados deployed)
Does the RAAF want to get involved? A dozen or so Hornets. A few weeks ago K-Rudd was one of the more belligerent anti-Gadafi voices.