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Operation Hydranth

ADF personnel deployed on Operation Manitou, at Naval Support Activity in Bahrain. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Lance Corporal Andrew Shaw.
Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Australia’s leading role in Middle East maritime security

20/12/202427/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3597 Views 2 Comments Combined Task Force 153 (CTF 153), Operation Hydranth, Operation Manitou

As Houthi attacks on shipping intensified in the Red Sea, Australia stepped up its commitment to maritime security, assuming command

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RAAF 36 Squadron personnel walk from a C-17 Globemaster towards Hurley’s Hangar after arriving at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East region. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.
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Aussies deploy on Operation Hydranth

17/05/202418/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2051 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Middle East Region, No. 36 Squadron, Operation Accordion, Operation Beech, Operation Hydranth, Operation Kudu

As Houthi rebels sank and raided vessels in the Red Sea, the Australian Government announced ADF personnel would deploy under

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