Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 medium helicopter to France's Gendarmerie Nationale, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of this order. The handover took place on December 16, 2025, at Airbus' Marignane site in southern France.
The German Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, marking an important milestone in the country's efforts to modernize its rotary-wing capabilities. According to AeroTime, Airbus Helicopters announced the handover on December 16, 2025.
Germany has exercised an option to acquire 20 more Airbus H145M light combat helicopters, bringing the total number of aircraft ordered under its framework agreement with Airbus Helicopters to 82 units. The decision follows a contract signed in December 2023 and deliveries began in November 2024.
The Netherlands has signed a contract to acquire three additional NH90 naval helicopters through the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA). The agreement includes an option for two additional aircraft.