Australian Army Soldiers board a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft in support of Operation Beech, at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

Troops and aircraft deployed to Middle East

22/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2192 Views 0 Comments Operation Beech

To support Australians seeking to leave the Middle East, Australian Defence Force personnel and aircraft have been deployed to the region.

CAPTION: Australian Army Soldiers board a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft in support of Operation Beech, at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

Operation Beech is a non-combat deployment, intended as a precautionary measure as part of whole-of-Australian-government support to Australian citizens and approved foreign nationals in the region.

The ADF contingent includes two strategic airlift assets configured for passenger transport and an ADF personnel contingent from both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force which will provide the Australian government with additional capabilities to assist Australian citizens and approved foreign nationals if required.

Operation Beech is Defence’s support to the Australian-government consular response to the latest Middle East conflict.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is the lead agency for Australian consular assistance and will continue to provide updates to registered Australians.

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).

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