Germany to send WS-61 Westland Sea King helicopters to Ukraine
Germany has committed to sending Ukraine six of its 21 retiring WS-61 Westland Sea King multirole, amphibious helicopters.
The MoD launched the NMH programme in 2021 to invest in a new medium helicopter capability to replace the RAF’s ageing Puma HC2 battlefield helicopters. (Photo: Leonardo)
The UK MoD has revealed the four selected companies competing for its £1 billion ($1.15 billion) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme.
On 31 October, Airbus, Boeing, Leonardo and Lockheed Martin were informed that they had successfully passed the dynamic prequalification questionnaire (DPQQ) assessment and are moving on to the next phase of the competition.
The competitors are now waiting for the complete requirements to be released by the MoD, with the request for proposals expected to be issued later this financial year.
Bell and the UK's AceHawk did not pass the DPQQ assessment.
The MoD launched the NHM programme
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