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Army insiders claim troubled Taipan helicopter fleet did not receive crucial software upgrades

Australia's troubled fleet of Taipan helicopters will be replaced a decade early. (ADF: Corporal Brandon Grey)

Military figures claim a software upgrade for the European-designed Taipan helicopter was not installed on Australia's entire fleet despite warnings it could be needed to prevent possible engine failures.

Last month's emergency ditching of an MRH-90 in Jervis Bay has put renewed scrutiny on the ADF's management of its Taipans and prompted several defence insiders to come forward to the ABC with concerns.

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