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After flying in from Malaysia, the man was arrested by the Australian Federal Police’s National Security Investigations team for allegedly possessing “violent extremist material”.

Warrant Officer Class Two Lachlan Muddle, 50, was fatally involved in a mid-air collision with another soldier on Monday evening, Defence has confirmed. Muddle was a highly skilled, experienced paratrooper, and had served in the Special Air Service (SAS) regiment.

The exercises involved a UH-60M Black Hawk flying through Melbourne’s CBD to ensure readiness in the event of a terrorist incident. Pilots, aircrew, and ground staff were also provided with specialised training in order to maintain “world-class capabilities”.

Working with the United States Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as part of Exercise Balikatan, Australian naval officers were given an important opportunity to practice cross-decking exercises.

To support regional communities in Western Australia adversely affected by Cyclone Narelle, the state government is offering cheaper flights to encourage travel to the affected areas.

Throughout July and August, air forces from around the world will arrive at RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal in the NT, and RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, to conduct a range of engagement and enhancement activities.