Australia Extends Wedgetail Surveillance Plane Deployment in Middle East
Anthony Albanese confirmed the extension but did not say how long the mission would continue for.A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft from No 2 Squadron, departs RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW in Australia on March 10, 2026. Courtesy of the Australian Department of Defence4/9/2026|Updated: 4/9/2026Despite the ongoing ceasefire, Australia will extend the deployment of its E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft and up to 85 Australian Defence Force personnel in the Middle East beyond its initial four-week commitment.“The Wedgetail will be staying in the region for a period of time,” Prime Minister Albanese said at a press conference in Brisbane on April 9.
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