Operation Beech is Defence’s support to the Australian Government response to the Middle East conflict.
Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force personnel, alongside RAAF 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 the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade-led whole-of-government contingency planning and delivery of support to Australian citizens and approved foreign nationals in the region.
Details
Region
Middle East
Status
Active
Number of personnel
Variable