Australia to use UAE as base for ISIL attack

Al Dhafra Air Base
The UAE is to be used as a base for eight military aircraft and 600 personnel from Australia as part of the international coalition in a bid to counter the ISIL terrorist threat.

Some factors Australia will be taking into consideration include force protection and security, mission planning and intelligence gathering to ensure the safety of their military advisers.

“The UAE was chosen for the base of this operation as it is the Middle East headquarters of Australia’s defence force,” said Pablo Kang, Australia’s ambassador to the UAE.

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