Australian military plane to join efforts to reopen strait of Hormuz as Marles considers ‘how else we can contribute’

Australia will deploy a high-tech military aircraft to join an international mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, responding to the ongoing US-Israel assault that has closed the waterway. The Australian government is exploring further contributions to the UK and France-led mission, including providing advanced air-to-air missiles to the UAE. This deployment reflects growing concerns about regional instability and Australia’s security interests.