Deployment of ADF personnel and aircraft to the Middle East

The Australian Government has deployed ADF personnel and aircraft to the Middle East as part of Operation Beech.

Operation Beech is Defence’s support to the Australian Government response to the Middle East conflict.

Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) personnel, alongside RAAF C-130J aircraft, have deployed to the region in a non-combat role.

The deployment of Australian aircraft and supporting Defence personnel is a precautionary measure to support whole-of-Australian Government contingency planning and delivery of support to Australian citizens and approved foreign nationals, in the region, if required.

The ADF contingent provides the Australian Government the additional capabilities to assist Australian citizens and approved foreign nationals should the security situation deteriorate in the region.

Australians in the region who are seeking Australian Government support should register via DFAT’s Crisis Portal or by calling the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas) or 1300 555 135 (from within Australia).

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will continue to provide updates to registered Australians.