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Back to EpisodesWhat are the defence capabilities of the Gulf nations?
Published 6 days, 22 hours ago
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After repeated Iranian missile attacks on military bases and civilian infrastructure across the Persian Gulf, several Gulf countries have called for international support to boost the regions defence capabilities.
It's a call Australia has answered, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announcing yesterdat that Australia would send a military aircraft and 85 ADF personnel to the United Arab Emirates to assist in the defence of Gulf nations that have been attacked by Iran.
- Guest: Dr. Dania Thafer, Executive Director of the Gulf International Forum
- Producers: Brooke Young, Grace Stranger