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Early Taipan retirement leaves Australian capability gap

Only two replacement Black Hawks have been delivered so far.

The ADF’s unhappy experience with the MRH-90 Taipan is finally over. Photo: Grant Newman.

Grant Newman Tue, 24 Oct 2023

The Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) troubled MRH-90 Taipan helicopters have not resumed flying operations after a fatal crash off the Queensland coast at the end of July.

The crash claimed four lives. Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the move late last month and confirmed the entire

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Grant Newman Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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