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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Anna Falkenmire

Williamtown surveillance plane to be deployed in fight against Russia

No. 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetails on the tarmac at RAAF Base Williamtown, Newcastle. Picture by Craig Barrett

A SOPHISTICATED aircraft based at Williamtown will be deployed to Europe for six months as Australia steps up its support for Ukraine against Russia's "illegal and immoral invasion".

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) confirmed a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) E-74 Wedgetail aircraft will head to Germany from October, along with up to 100 crew and support staff.

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