Germany to purchase Airbus within the framework of defense modernization 20 more H145M helicoptersHe announced that he would provide it. For this additional order approx. 1 billion eurosAn investment of Within two years as of 2027will be completed.
Financing from private fundAccording to Bloomberg’s report, this part is included in the report to be submitted to the parliament in line with international fiscal policies. Total cost of additional helicopters, according to Reuters 931 million eurosWhile it is determined as 15 combat missions, 5th is the training activities of special forcesis planned for.
This financing aims to meet the urgent modernization needs of Germany’s armed forces, provided from the special fund established after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This development is considered as part of the trend of governments in Europe to rapidly increase their defense expenditures.
Framework agreement is being completed: Signed in 2023 and given to the German Armed Forces Up to 82 Airbus H145MsThe contract allowing the purchase of the helicopter is finalized with this order. In the previous stage, within this scope 62 helicoptersAn order was placed for.
The order’s contribution to the German defense industry will continue. Especially a defense electronics company Hensoldtwill play an important role in supplying the helicopters’ electronic warfare and night vision systems. Government, Fleet of 82 helicoptersMaintenance and operating costs for approximately 3 billion eurospredicts as.
