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Friday, August 01, 2014

Australian auditors slam bungled NH90 procurement

NH90In a scathing report, Australian auditors have blamed a series of procurement errors and “development deficiencies” for the delayed service entry of the nation’s fleet of NH Industries NH90 helicopters.

Final operational capability (FOC) for the rotorcraft is now not anticipated before April 2019 – almost five years late. In the meantime, the Australian Army Aviation Corps has had to continue operating its fleet of ageing Sikorsky S-70A Black Hawks beyond their planned retirement date.

The Royal Australian Navy has been left with a capability gap following the withdrawal from service of its Westland Sea King 50As in 2011.

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