Three Australian Defence Force (ADF) UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters are currently operating in Papua New Guinea as part of Exercise Helicon Luk 2026. The training activity involves the deployment of ADF personnel to the region to conduct joint operations and skill development.
The exercise is a long-standing initiative now operating under the framework of the PNG-Australia Alliance. These maneuvers represent a continuation of bilateral defense cooperation between the two nations, focusing on regional training and interoperability.
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