The Australian air force will deploy one of its most sophisticated surveillance planes, as well as up to 100 defence personnel, as it steps up its military support of Ukraine.
Mr Albanese confirmed the Royal Australian Air Force Wedgetail E-7A surveillance plane will help protect key logistics hubs in Germany for six months from October, following talks with chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Defence Minister Richard Marles reiterated the operation will not pose a safety risk to Australian personnel. Picture: Sky News Australia “It's a critical enabler in terms of both military support but also support to humanitarian efforts in relation to Ukraine.” The Royal Australian Air Force will send high tech surveillance planes to Germany. Picture: A Royal Australian Air Force E-7 in May 2022/ Airman Trevor Bell
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