Germany announced that it will procure 20 more H145M type helicopters from Airbus within the scope of defense modernization. For that additional order, approx. 1 billion euros($1.2 billion) is predicted and deliveries Within two years from 2027is planned to be carried out.
Large financing from private fundOn the back, according to Bloomberg, is the finance ministry report to be prepared for the parliament. Total cost according to Reuters 931 million eurosWhile these helicopters are determined as 15 on combat missions, 5 of them are in the training activities of special forces.will be used.
This financing will be covered from the special fund established after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and is considered as part of the rapid increase in defense spending in parallel with the increasing threat perception across Europe.
Framework Agreement is being completed: Signed in 2023 and given to the German Armed Forces Up to 82 Airbus H145MsThe agreement allowing the purchase of the helicopter is completed with this latest order. In this context, 62 helicopters were previously ordered.
Depending on the manufacturer, German defense industry companies will also benefit. Playing an important role especially in the field of defense electronics Hensoldtoccupies a critical position in the supply of helicopters’ electronic warfare and night vision systems. According to government calculations, the total maintenance and operating costs for a fleet of 82 helicopters by 2048 will be approximately 3 billion eurosIt is predicted as.
