Inside the Australian mission to track Iranian missiles
Australia has deployed approximately 80 Defence personnel to a secret location in the Middle East to track Iranian missiles and drones. The mission involves the use of the E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft, which has been conducting over 40 missions since March. Squadron Leader 'H' leads the task unit, which includes many young professionals on their first deployment.
- ▪The deployment aims to protect the United Arab Emirates from Iranian threats.
- ▪The E-7A Wedgetail is equipped with advanced radar technology for surveillance.
- ▪Most personnel involved in the mission are in their 20s and 30s, with many on their first deployment.
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