![]() “Defence exercises, which are so necessary for the readiness of our defence force are serious, they carry risk,” he told reporters on Saturday in Brisbane. Mr Marles said the missing helicopter was taking part in a mission that involved a second chopper, which immediately started a search and rescue operation. The aircraft was involved in Exercise Talisman Sabre, a training operation that involves defence forces from Australia, the US and other allies. The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter went down at about 10.30pm on Friday, Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed.Ī search is under way to find the crew, and their families have been notified. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)įOUR people are missing after an Australian Army helicopter crashed into waters off Hamilton Island in Queensland during joint military exercises. An Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopter has gone down in Queensland and its crew are missing. ![]()
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