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flag Four Australian soldiers died in a 2025 helicopter crash linked to flawed helmet tech, sparking calls for accountability.

flag Four Australian soldiers died in a July 2025 Taipan helicopter crash during a night training exercise in the Coral Sea, with the Defence Flight Safety Bureau attributing the accident to unrecognised spatial disorientation. flag Retired major Ian Wilson, a veteran test pilot, disputed the finding, saying the TopOwl helmet system’s known flaws—such as misrepresenting aircraft pitch and poor night vision—posed an “unacceptable risk” and likely contributed to the crash. flag Despite Wilson’s 2020 warnings and a report advising against rollout, Defence approved the helmet’s 5.10 upgrade after retesting under safer conditions. flag Families of the deceased allege Defence prioritized bureaucracy over safety, criticized the investigation’s conclusions, and are demanding accountability and systemic reform.

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