Australia Weighs Gulf Defense Request: Wedgetail Eye in the Sky

0:00In Sydney today, March 9th, Australia is weighing a request from Gulf nations to send its top surveillance plane to help defend against Iranian drone and missile attacks. Four minister Penny Wong confirmed on Sunday that the government is considering defensive support, but may clear there would be no role in, offensive actions or ground troops. The request comes amid rising tensions, with the United Arab Emirates seen as a prime candidate since thousands of Australians are stuck there due to... The conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran. Wong spoke with her UAE counterpart last week, and stressed Australia would stick to protective measures only. Experts like retired Army officer, Fergus McClacklin, believed deploying the Air Forces E-7A wedge-tail would make a real difference in bolstering, Gulf defenses. He noted it offers world-class airspace management, with long-range radar and communications. The wedge-tail has proven itself before, flying missions over Poland to safeguard aid

1:00routes to Ukraine. It can scan more than 4 million square kilometers per flight about the size of Western Australia, and refuel in air for extended operations. Meanwhile, other options like a Navy Air Warfare Destroyer or the P-8A Poseidon Patrol plane are on the table for defensive help, though ships. To take weeks to reach the region, officials say they'll decide soon, based on those strict guidelines. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, See the episode description. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-E-P-L-O dot com.