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Exercise Possum Walk, held at RAAF Townsville, saw crews loading fuel and inert ordnance onto the Apaches, marking an important milestone as the helicopters soon enter live fire training.
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”.
Reflecting the growing convergence between traditional helicopter operations and emerging AAM and uncrewed technologies, the event has been rebranded as the RotorTech Vertical Flight Exposition.
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), had the opportunity to train with the Black Hawks, which initially focused on safety measures, primary aircraft drills, and mission planning; they will have the opportunity to engage in more complex, intricate exercises as their foundational skills develop.
Supporting the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk fleet, the aerospace giant has bases at Holsworthy, Oakey, and Brisbane to provide through-life sustainment of the aircraft.
The two-seater Tiger attack helicopters were originally introduced into service with the ADF in 2004, and were expected to be retired from service in 2027–28 but will now be withdrawn in 2026.
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