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Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopters prepare to land at Townsville, during Exercise Brolga Run 23, in Australia, in May 10, 2023. LCPL Riley Blennerhassett/ADF via AP
The model of army helicopter involved in a fatal training exercise will be pulled from service more than a year before its intended withdrawal date.
Defence Minister Richard Marles on Sept. 29 confirmed the MRH-90 Taipan helicopters would not return to flying as part of Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations.