Defence Helicopter

Germany to send WS-61 Westland Sea King helicopters to Ukraine

26th January 2024

Germany has committed to sending Ukraine six of its 21 retiring WS-61 Westland Sea King multirole, amphibious helicopters.

Training

German airmobile forces to get new NH90 helicopter crew trainer

22nd November 2023

Reiser Simulation and Training has secured a deal to develop and deliver specialised NH90 helicopter rear-cabin trainer for the German airmobile forces.

Air Warfare

Norway joins the MH-60 Seahawk fraternity

27th October 2023

Norway joins five operators of the MH-60 naval helicopter plus Spain, which ordered its first eight MH-60R aircraft earlier this month, and Greece, which is yet to receive its first example.

Air Warfare

Spanish Navy orders eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

13th October 2023

The delivery of eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to the Spanish Navy has been slated for completion by March 2027.

Defence Helicopter

Italian Navy receives final NH90 helicopter

6th October 2023

The Italian Navy now boasts a fleet of 56 NH90 helicopters comprising 46 SH-90As and 10 MH-90As.

Air Warfare

GKN Aerospace to help Airbus to deliver Dutch H225M multirole helicopters

3rd August 2023

GKN Aerospace has signed an MoU with Airbus Helicopters to provide support for the H225M helicopters intended for Dutch special forces.

Air Warfare

Indra to enhance protection of Spanish Air Force C295 aircraft

1st August 2023

Indra has won a contract to upgrade the radar warning and self-protection suite of the Spanish Air Force's C295 aircraft fleet to the ALR-400 system which will replace the legacy solution, enhancing their capabilities in conflict zones.

Defence Helicopter

ITP Aero tests NH90 engines with sustainable fuel

26th July 2023

ITP Aero has successfully completed engine testing using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the NH90 helicopter's GE CT7-8F5 engines, marking a significant step in reducing emissions.

Military helicopters - maritime

NH90 NFH Qatar

The NH90 helicopter programme is managed by NH Industries, a joint-venture owned by Airbus Helicopters (62.5%), Leonardo (32%), and Fokker (5.5%). In September 2019, Qatar ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

NH90 TTH Qatar

The NH90 helicopter programme is managed by NH Industries, a joint-venture owned by Airbus Helicopters (62.5%), Leonardo (32%), and Fokker (5.5%). In September 2019, Qatar ...

Military helicopters - maritime

NH90 NFH (Norway)

Programme Background NH90 Procurement & Cancellation Norway's order for 14 NH90 NFH helicopters had been facing severe delays due to the country’s Defense Materiel Agency having ...

Military helicopters - maritime

NH90 NFH-Italy

Italian Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 NFH helicopter in Full Operational Capability (or Step B) configuration in November 2013. The NH90 NFH ...

Military helicopters - maritime

MH-60R Seahawks [Norway]

Programme Background NH90 NFH cancellation  The Norwegian government announced the termination of the NH90 NFH helicopter contract for 14 NH90s with NHIndustries in June 2022. Seahawk Acquisition ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

NH90 Special Forces (France)

Programme Background In French service, advanced H225M Caracals with aerial refuelling capabilities are used by SOF units of the French Air Force (FAF) and French ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

Spain HT-29 Caiman (NH90 TTH) - Air Force Second Batch

The HT-29 Caiman will replace AS332 Super Puma fleet in service with the Spanish Air Force. The Spanish version of the NH90 TTHs can perform ...

Military helicopters - maritime, Military helicopters - multirole

NH90 Replacement (Sweden)

Programme Background Requirement Following an internal review in 2022, Sweden declared that it would withdraw from the NH90 programme citing availability issues. As such, the ...

Military helicopters - maritime

NH90 NFH - Germany

The helicopters will form an integral part of the frigate system for German Navy vessels. Equipped with sonar, radar and torpedoes, they will be capable ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

Spain HT-29 Caiman (NH90 TTH) - Army Second Batch

The $600 million program value is calculated based on the relative estimated unit costs of each helicopter type (NH90 NFH and TTH) and procurement quantity ...

Military helicopters - maritime

NH90 NFH-Germany - Awarded

NH90 Sea Lions will take on a wide range of roles including search and rescue (SAR), maritime reconnaissance, special forces as well as personnel and ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

Spain HT-29 Caiman (NH90 TTH) - Army First Batch

HT-29 Caiman GSPAs (NH90 TTH) will be assembled at Airbus Helicopters’ facility in Albacete and will replace AS332 Super Puma fleet in service. Even though ...

Military helicopters - maritime

Spain HT-29 Caiman MSPT (NH90 NFH) - Navy

The deliveries of seven NH-90 NFHs to the Spanish Navy are expected to between 2022 and 2025, following the completion of 22-helicopters program for the ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

Spain HT-29 Caiman (NH90 TTH) - Air Force First Batch

The HT-29 Caiman will replace AS332 Super Puma fleet in service with the Spanish Air Force. The Spanish version of the NH90 TTHs can perform ...

Military helicopters - multirole

Joint Light Helicopter (HIL) Programme

Programme BackgroundThe French Ministry of the Armed Forces has elected to bring the launch of the French Armed Forces’ HIL programme forward to 2021. The ...

Air: helicopter flight simulators

NH90

As part of the Helisim consortium based in Marignane, Thales has supplied an NH90 simulator for use by French and foreign military forces. Helisim also ...

Military helicopters - maritime

NH90 NFH

Developed as a multinational programme between France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, the European NH90 was designed to meet NATO requirements for multirole capability from ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

NH90 TTH

Developed as a multinational programme between France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, the European NH90 was designed to meet NATO requirements for multirole capability from ...

Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

ENR

The NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter is equipped with the European Navy Radar (ENR) developed by Thales in conjunction with Airbus and Leonardo. 

Air: helicopter flight simulators

German HFTS

Helicopter Flight Training Services (HFTS) was founded by the consortium of CAE, Airbus Helicopters, Thales and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics. Each company owns a 25% share ...

Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

SAPHIR-M / ELIPS-NH

SAPHIR-M is a chaff and flare dispensing system for the Tiger and NH90, and is also offered for other helicopters. It offers a high decoy ...

Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

TWE

Threat Warning Equipment (TWE) is a lightweight integrated SPS based on an RWR from Thales Airborne Systems linked to a laser warner, manufactured by Airbus ...

Air: Integrated cockpit systems

Helicopter Modernisation

Helicopter Modernisation packages are generally based on a central computer and flight management system. They can cover a range of missions such as: observation, engagement, ...

Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

AMPS

The Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) is a modular EW suite for helicopter and transport aircraft and consists of radar, laser and missile warners, a ...

Air: helicopter flight simulators

Door Gunner Simulator

The Door Gunner Simulator (DGS), used by the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), provides a unique approach to training door and ramp gunners on aircraft such as ...

EO/IR systems

FLIR 111

The FLIR 111 is a compact, lightweight navigation system for attack and utility helicopters. It features integration, low power consumption, a mechanical interface and a ...

Launchers

Robonic OHTO (MC1555LLR)

The Robonic OHTO high-pressure pneumatic launcher is a 4th-generation zero-point pneumatic launcher, with a wide envelope in launch mass and exit velocity. Part of the ...

OPVs

OPV 1800 Sea Axe

Damen unveiled its 'second-generation' OPV design during the 2015 OPVs and Corvettes Asia Pacific conference in Singapore. The re-configurable OPV uses the Sea Axe hull ...

Subsystems: visual

ThalesView

The ThalesView is a high-resolution geo-specific image generator system that supports a range of training needs. The system's database encompasses a range of specific exercise ...

Air: helicopter flight simulators

FMS and Helicopter Mission and Tactical Training

Thales delivers a range of training devices for helicopter mission and tactical training with FMSs.  The cockpit environment of a Thales FMS reproduces the visual, ...