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Spain to Buy 100 Helicopters from Airbus for $5.3 Billion

December 18, 2025

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Key Takeaways

Spain to purchase 100 helicopters from Airbus.
50 H145M training and light attack aircraft included.
Four contracts covering 31 NH90, 13 H135, and six H175M helicopters.
Deliveries to start in 2027, with potential for additional €500 million

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Strategic Implications

This significant investment may indicate Spain's commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities and national strategic autonomy. The acquisition of H175M helicopters, a militarized version of the civil model, suggests a focus on special operations and amphibious warfare. Airbus's expansion of its Albacete facility could also signal a long-term partnership with Spain, potentially leading to increased collaboration on future military projects.

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What Happened

Spain's Largest Helicopter Purchase to Modernize Defense and Security Assets

Spain’s Directorate General for Armament and Material has agreed to purchase 100 helicopters from Airbus for an estimated €4.5 billion ($5.3 billion). The order includes 50 H145M training and light attack aircraft, as well as 31 NH90, 13 H135, and six H175M helicopters. Deliveries are set to begin in 2027, with the potential for additional €500 million. Airbus’s Albacete facility will expand to produce NH90 fuselage sections and develop a new military helicopter customization center. Spain’s Ministry of Defense did not respond to a request for comment. Breaking Defense.

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