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Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M helicopter to the Bundeswehr, Germany’s Armed Forces, less than a year after the contract was signed in December 2023.
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The aircraft is part of an order for 82 units and has been designated by the Bundeswehr as the “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (LKH), or “Light Combat Helicopter.”
The LKH will be used in a wide range of missions, including training, reconnaissance, special forces operations, and light assault missions.
Stefan Thome, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters Germany, emphasized the company’s commitment to the Bundeswehr:
“We remain a reliable partner to the German Bundeswehr. Delivering the first H145M LKH less than a year after signing the contract demonstrates our dedication. The H145M LKH will be a true multifunctional asset for the German Armed Forces, supporting their critical missions.”
Features and Applications of the H145M
The H145M, previously known as the Eurocopter EC145, is a multifunctional military helicopter widely recognized for its versatility. The aircraft supports various missions and is popular among both civilian and military customers worldwide. In the United States, for example, the Army operates nearly 500 units of the H145 family under the designation UH-72 Lakota.
Other countries also use helicopters from the same family, including Hungary, Serbia, Luxembourg, Thailand, Ecuador, and Honduras. Recently, new contracts were signed with Cyprus (six helicopters), Belgium (17 units), and Brunei (six helicopters), further expanding the global presence of the aircraft.
The delivery of the first H145M marks a significant step in strengthening Germany’s military capabilities, as part of a modernization process of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). This effort is driven by changes in the global geopolitical landscape and the growing demand for enhanced European security and defense. This shift has gained particular importance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, raising new concerns about stability in Europe.
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