On July 28, a tragic incident occurred during the US-Australian military exercise off Lindeman Island in Queensland, resulting in a MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash, BBC reported. As a result of the crash, four air crew members are missing. The Defence Minister Richard Marles and Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell expressed their deep concern for the missing crew members and their families during a press conference.
The search and rescue mission was launched immediately after the incident, and civil agencies, police, the public, and US allies provided support for the operation. The Talisman Sabre exercise, which is a significant bilateral military training exercise involving Australia and the United States, has been paused following the accident. The exercise, which also includes soldiers from Japan, France, Germany, and South Korea, was in its second week and was meant to conclude by August 4th.
The focus remains on finding the missing aircrew and providing support to their families and the military team involved. The presence of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Queensland for the annual Australia-US ministerial dialogue adds significance to the situation and emphasises the importance of cooperation between the two nations during this challenging time.
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