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Australia ready for Strait of Hormuz mission
Published 4 days, 17 hours ago
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia is prepared to join a multinational military mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, potentially contributing RAAF E-7 early warning aircraft currently stationed in the UAE. Defence Ministers Richard Marles and Japan's Shinjiro Koizumi have signed a $10 billion deal for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to build three Mogami-class frigates for the Royal Australian Navy, with deliveries beginning in late 2029. Australia's petrol stockpile has increased to 46 days of reserve, while Sydney unleaded prices have dropped to an average of $2.05, with fair trading inspectors issuing nearly 200 fines for fuel price mismatching.
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