Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy reconnaissance plane, but no troops
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Australia will deploy a military surveillance aircraft and missiles to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a defensive move. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the support on Tuesday, stating that Australia aims to help Gulf countries defend against potential attacks from Iran. The deployment includes a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft for four weeks to monitor airspace over the Gulf. Advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles will also be provided to the UAE. Albanese emphasized that Australia's involvement is purely defensive, intended to protect Australians in the region and support the UAE, while explicitly stating that no troops will be deployed to Iran. The support comes amid escalating conflict that has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas.
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