Poseidon Patrol Aircraft Arrives In Middle East

The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the Middle East for a month-long mission, reports the Australian Dept. of Defense. On Oct. 15, the P-8A arrived at the Australian military’s main operating base in the region, Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. The aircraft is part of Australia’s commitment to support the international maritime security mission in the Persian Gulf that was formed following the seizure of a...