Australia has been drawn further into the escalating Middle East conflict, with a military surveillance plane and 85 personnel deployed to the United Arab Emirates to help defend the nation from Iranian drone attacks.

The government says it amounts to "defensive" help for the UAE and troops won't take "offensive" action against Iran, but does it mean Australia is now at war?

We ask the Foreign Minister Penny Wong and hear from the Greens. 

Then, is the escalating conflict in the Middle East the first AI war? We hear from an expert tracking how artificial intelligence is being used across the conflict. 

And the Nationals have a new leader after the surprise resignation of David Littleproud - those details on the Wrap.

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