NH90

Spain approves $5.3 billion mega-order of 100 Airbus helicopters

In addition to the hefty H145M order, Madrid will also acquire 31 NH90 helicopters, 13 H135 rotorcraft and six H175M super-medium utility models.

German Navy welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter

"The North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea is our playground where we have to fight against enemy submarines, and this is our major role — fighting enemy submarines," Germany's Cpt. Broder Nielsen told reporters.

Spanish navy shares vision for second batch of NH90 helicopters

The second batch builds off an initial acquisition of seven Standard 3 MSPT units, contracted in 2018, included within Spain’s larger order of 23 NH90 rotorcraft.

NH Industries to pay Norway $432M settlement to end NH90 helicopter contract dispute  

As part of the settlement, Norway will also return all 14 of its NH90 aircraft to NHI, alongside spare parts, tools and mission equipment.

Belgium plans largest ammunition order, announces early NH90 helicopter retirement

In comments heavily critical of the troubled NH90, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said that Belgium's four TTH standard aircraft will be "decommissioned from September."

Super Puma resurgence provides updraft for Airbus Helicopters annual order growth

“It's really a strong performance [from the Super Puma], confirming that this helicopter is really well positioned and meeting well the demand of our customers," said Bruno Even, Airbus Helicopters CEO.

After troubles, a future upgrade, better availability should put NH90 in clearer skies: NHI CEO

NHIndustries has suffered high-profile blows as three capitals backed out of helicopter deals, but CEO Alex Aloccio said he sees "lots of commercial opportunities" as the helos get outfitted with new tech and capabilities.

Norway approves $1.1 billion MH-60R Seahawk deal for partial NH-90 fleet replacement

The new helicopters, to be based at Bardufoss Air Station in northern Norway, are to be used by the Norwegian Coast Guard for antisubmarine warfare (ASW) operations, but Oslo still has to decide on a separate acquisition to replace NH90 ASW capable platforms.

European defense stories reimagined as World Cup soccer players: 5 stories from 2022

Time to explore some of the most striking European defense stories to have emerged from 2022, and naturally comparing them to players that stood out on soccer’s grandest stage.

Spain lines up Brimstone missile and naval helicopter orders for 2023

“Hopefully, by the end of next year we will be able to carry Brimstone, which Spain is acquiring,” said Lt. Col. Jesus Salazar Ortiz de Landazuri, 14th Wing Air Group Commander.

Sweden follows Norwegian lead and axes NH90 helicopter fleet

The decision, announced by Gen. Micael Bydén, Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, was announced as part of newly issued defense modernization and procurement guidance.

Norway terminates NH90 helicopter program, with few good options for replacement

Norway is demanding a refund from contractor NHIndustries, in a fight that seems destined for court.

Eurosatory 2018:  Innovating Today to Conquer Tomorrow

EUROSATORY: Like all military shows, Eurosatory – the French equivalent to the big AUSA annual meeting in the United States – takes the pulse of the land warfare market both from a technological and geopolitical point of view. Far from being exhaustive given the size of the show and the scope of such an endeavor, […]

France, Eager To Boost Exports, Touts ‘Combat Proven’ Gear

PARIS AIR SHOW: Crowds thronged around the French Defense Ministry pavilion today, chatting with Rafale fighter pilots and the engineers who helped build the planes. It was a most unusual sight, all those civilians — with a fairly high percentage of women — listening intently to and then chatting with the pilots, who also stood in […]