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Australia Sends E-7A Wedgetail to UAE for Defense Operation

3/10/2026

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Australia will deploy a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail, an 85-person contingent, and medium-range air-to-air missiles, for four weeks at the UAE's request.
The operation is defensive.
Defence Minister Richard Marles said the aircraft will be operational by the weekend.
Albanese discussed humanitarian visas for Iranian women's soccer team members with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Australia will deploy a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail, an 85-person contingent, and medium-range air-to-air missiles, for four weeks at the UAE's request.
The operation is defensive.
Defence Minister Richard Marles said the aircraft will be operational by the weekend.
Albanese discussed humanitarian visas for Iranian women's soccer team members with U.S. President Donald Trump.