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According to the report, NATO’s Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) has contracted NHIndustries to supply three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters (NFH) for the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. The agreement, placed on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Defense, includes an option for two additional aircraft and will expand the Dutch maritime rotary-wing fleet to a potential 22 units.
The report said that the three airframes will be assembled by NHIndustries’ parent company, Leonardo, in Italy, and will incorporate the Block 1/Software Release 3 (SWR3) configuration.
The report added that the SWR3 combines modern avionics, including Data Link 22 tactical beyond-line-of-sight radio communication, a next-generation electro-optical system, an improved acoustic suite, and expanded weapons integration.
Additionally, Amsterdam confirmed that it will also modernize its existing fleet to the same standard, creating a common configuration intended to boost availability, ease maintenance and training, and preserve interoperability with European and NATO partners.
The new NH90 NFH helicopters are expected to be delivered around 2030, according to multiple sources.
Source: The Defense Post
The report said that the three airframes will be assembled by NHIndustries’ parent company, Leonardo, in Italy, and will incorporate the Block 1/Software Release 3 (SWR3) configuration.
The report added that the SWR3 combines modern avionics, including Data Link 22 tactical beyond-line-of-sight radio communication, a next-generation electro-optical system, an improved acoustic suite, and expanded weapons integration.
Additionally, Amsterdam confirmed that it will also modernize its existing fleet to the same standard, creating a common configuration intended to boost availability, ease maintenance and training, and preserve interoperability with European and NATO partners.
The new NH90 NFH helicopters are expected to be delivered around 2030, according to multiple sources.
Source: The Defense Post
