Greg Mullins argued countries would be unwilling to lend Australia its aircraft if its own fire season lasted all year round, rather than just confined to the summer months.
The aircraft will take part for the first time in the annual military exercise between the five nations in the Five Power Defence Arrangements, according to comments made by Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles.
Greg Mullins argued countries would be unwilling to lend Australia its aircraft if its own fire season lasted all year round, rather than just confined to the summer months.