Australia Joins Hormuz Defense, Sends Wedgetail
Published: May 13, 2026
Duration: 1:32
Australia deploys Wedgetail surveillance plane to Gulf, joining UK and France in defensive push against Iranian threats. Defense Minister Richard Marles extends the planes stay beyond initial four weeks, leaving room for additional Australian equipment if necessary. The move comes as part of a $53 billion defense spending plan over the next decade, aimed at addressing growing risks from sea lane blockades.
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