By Alimat Aliyeva
Airbus SE announced on Monday that Germany has decided to
exercise its option for 20 additional H145M light combat
helicopters under an agreement signed in 2023, bringing the total
number of helicopters to 82, Azernews reports,
citing foreign media.
According to Airbus, out of the 82 helicopters, the German Army
will receive 72, while the German Air Force’s (Luftwaffe) special
forces will operate ten. The H145M is designed for a wide range of
missions, including training, reconnaissance, special forces
operations, and light attack. The first batch of helicopters was
delivered to the German military in November 2024.
“This further commitment by one of our home countries is a
strong endorsement of the H145M’s exceptional performance and
multi-role capabilities,” said Stefan Thome, managing director of
Airbus Helicopters in Germany. He added that the helicopters’
versatility, advanced avionics, and compact design make them
particularly suited for rapid deployment and complex missions.
Industry analysts note that the additional order reflects
Germany’s growing focus on modernizing its military fleet and
enhancing its rapid-response capabilities amid evolving security
challenges in Europe.
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