French To Order More NH-90s, Germans Fewer

The French Army is expected to confirm an option for 34 more Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) versions of the NH Industries NH-90 helicopter, when the 2013 French defense spending program is published shortly.

The French have already bought 34 TTHs, as well as 27 NATO Frigate Helicopters (NFHs).

Meanwhile, the Germans have reduced their order of TTHs to 82 from 122, and partly compensated by ordering 18 NFHs.

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