| Deploying nation |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area | Persian Gulf |
| Region | Middle East |
| Military branch | ✈️ Air force |
| Record type | Deployment |
| Operation or mission | Gulf air defense support (initial four weeks) |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | Not disclosed |
| Equipment | E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft and support personnel |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Confidence | High: official or multiple independent sources |
Background
Australia’s Defence Department said an E-7A Wedgetail and supporting personnel would deploy to the Gulf region for an initial four weeks. The number of personnel was not stated, and later status has not been confirmed.
Deployment timeline
- Record added from published reporting dated 2026-03-12.
Sources
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