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Defence Minister Richard Marles says there is no hope of finding alive the four soldiers missing after a chopper crash in the Whitsundays.

Australian and international personnel will continue to search waters off the Queensland coast for an army helicopter that went down during military drills.

The search continues for four missing servicemen after an army helicopter crashed during military training near Queensland's Hamilton Island.

The ADF has promised to bring home "our four mates" as grave fears are held for the missing soldiers whose helicopter in the Whitsundays.

Defence minister tells reporters that a thorough investigation will be carried out after Taipan MRH-90 crash during training exercise in Queensland

As hopes fade for the four aircrew on board it has emerged the army helicopter that crashed off Queensland on Friday night was marked for early retirement due to the makes mechanical issues.

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australias defence minister said on Monday there was little hope of finding alive the four aircrew aboard a military helicopter ...

Authorities have said no crew members survived the crash, citing a "catastrophic impact." The military has grounded the Taipan helicopters involved in the crash pending an investigation.

An MRH-90 Taipan helicopter was flying during a training event for Exercise Talisman Sabre -- a joint nation military operation -- near Lindeman Island in Queensland, Australia when it crashed at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, News7 reported. 

The four soldiers missing after a helicopter crash on Friday have been named as fears for their lives continue to grow with their bodies remaining to be located.