Qatar Buys 28 NH90 Multirole Helicopters from Airbus

The deal includes 16 NH90s in tactical transport (TTH) configuration and 12 NH90s in naval (NFH) configuration. Leonardo will serve as prime contractor

Qatar has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of 28 NH90 military helicopters, during DIMDEX, Qatar’s biennial defense exhibition. The agreement, which includes 16 NH90s in tactical transport (TTH) configuration and 12 NH90s in naval (NFH) configuration, will support the country’s plan to modernize their military helicopter fleet.

Under the contract, Qatar will receive 16 H125 light single-engine helicopters in training configuration for operation by the Qatar Armed Forces Air Academy. Leonardo will act as prime contractor for the program management with the end customer and Airbus will be responsible for the final assembly and delivery of 16 NH90 TTH aircraft from its facility in Marignane, France, while Leonardo will be responsible for final assembly and delivery of the 12 NH90 NFH helicopters from its Venice – Tessera facility in Northern Italy.