Airbus Delivers First NH90 Standard 2 Helicopter to French Special Forces

Published Jul 30, 12:55 PM UTC

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Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 helicopter to the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA). This new variant of the NH90 TTH is specifically developed for special operations and will be operated by the French Army Aviation's special forces squadron in Pau. France has ordered a total of 18 units, with deliveries scheduled by mid-2029. Spain joined the program in December 2025, ordering 31 NH90s in a similar configuration. The Standard 2 configuration includes the Safran Euroflir 410 D electro-optical system, a new digital map generator, provisions for a third crew member, enlarged rear sliding windows for self-protection weapons, and integration of the Thales TopOwl digital helmet. The program was commissioned in 2020 by the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) from NHIndustries and its partners Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and Fokker.

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CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikWestern

Original headline: Airbus liefert den ersten NH90 Standard 2 aus

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