Australia deployed Australian Defence Force personnel to Afghanistan and the Middle East.

The entities involved

• Australian Defence Force →

  combined military forces of Australia

  • The Commonwealth filed a claim regarding products used by the Australian Defence Force at Australian bases.Wed 05:20
  • Austal is expanding its operations and securing defense contracts across Australia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.Wed 03:40
• Afghanistan →

  country in Central and South Asia

  • Heavy rains trigger landslides and floods in Afghanistan, while other regions face extreme weather events.13:29
  • Trade disruptions are occurring due to tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, while a new route extends the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.12:07
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • Energy risks for Southeast Asia are exposed due to the Iran war, causing demand shocks observed by a solar company in Manila, amidst the IEA's assessments.12:23
  • Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.11:54

Related events

• Council supports the transition of former Australian Defence Force personnel.Nov 3
• Harry was deployed to Afghanistan during his military service.Jul 10