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As part of Exercise Possum Guns, weapons systems integrated into the Apache aircraft, such as a 30-millimetre gun and Hellfire missiles, were operationally tested in what Defence said is a “significant milestone”.
Brett Newman told a coronial inquest that helicopter pilot Ashley Jenkinson was distracted and under the influence of cocaine when his EC130 collided with another in mid-air on Main Beach minutes away from Surfers Paradise, killing four people including himself.
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.
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