Fatal Helicopter Crash Claims Lives off Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays during Exercise Talisman Sabre

Four people are feared dead after a military helicopter, part of exercise Talisman Sabre, crashed into the ocean off Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays during joint training operations between the US and Australia. The wreckage was recovered, but no survivors have been found. The search and rescue operation involving military aircraft from both countries is ongoing. The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter has had previous incidents and technical issues, leading to concerns about its reliability. Exercise Talisman Sabre has been paused following the accident.