Congratulations to Anthony Albanese for sending the Wedgetail spy plane to the Middle East to contribute to the urgent defence of the UAE. With 115,000 Australians and many other foreigners living in this part of the world, Emirates President Mohamed bin Sayed is right to empower his defences with a broad coalition of allies, especially Australia. (Aussies send spy plane to Iran war, 11/3). During the worst days of Covid, the one airline that persisted and allowed marooned Aussies all over the world to eventually come home was Emirates. With UAE bombarded more intensely than any of the regional nations, including Israel, it is right that our Prime Minister repays our debt. It is perhaps poetic justice that the air support during Covid is now repaid with our precious Wedgetail craft. The PM is certainly on the right side of history with his current stand. Alan Sexton North Parramatta 12Mar2026