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===Origins===
[[File:F-ZWTI NH.90 prototype (3217161683).jpg|thumb|NH90 prototype in 2004]]
In 1985, France, West Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom teamed to develop a [[NATO]] battlefield transport and anti-ship/anti-submarine helicopter for the 1990s. The United Kingdom left the team in 1987.<ref name= Frawley_NH_90>Frawley, Gerard. "NHIndustries NH 90". ''The International Directory of Military Aircraft, 2002/2003''. Aerospace Publications, 2002. {{ISBN|1-875671-55-2}}.</ref> On 1 September 1992,
The NH90 was developed into two main variants: the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and the NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH).<ref name=Frawley_NH_90/> These two main variants share about 75% commonality with each other.<ref name
===Production===
[[File:Helicopter from Brisbane loop-1and (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|In progress NH90 production model over [[Brisbane]], 2009]]
The NH90 was initially intended to be produced at three exporting final assembly lines (FAL): Cascina Costa in Italy for AgustaWestland, Marignane in France and Donauwörth in Germany for Airbus Helicopters. The Nordic and Australian contracts stipulated production locally (the Nordic ones at [[Patria (company)|Patria]] in Finland and the Australian ones in [[Brisbane]]). Spain has a final assembly line at [[Albacete helicopter plant|Albacete]].<ref name= "awst_20070101">"News Breaks", ''[[Aviation Week & Space Technology]]'', 1 January 2007.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/press/Eurocopter-s-first-NH90-TTH-tactical-transport-helicopter-for-Spain-performs-its-maiden-flight_741.html?iframe=true&width=700|title= Spain performs its maiden flight of NH 90|publisher= Eurocopter |access-date= 3 April 2013 |url-status= dead|archive-url= https://archive.today/20130122130536/http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/press/Eurocopter-s-first-NH90-TTH-tactical-transport-helicopter-for-Spain-performs-its-maiden-flight_741.html?iframe=true&width=700|archive-date= 22 January 2013}}</ref> The [[Marignane]] assembly line can reportedly complete up to 22 NH90s per year.<ref name
Major components are produced by each of the shareholding companies:
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* Fokker 5.5% (Tail structure, doors, sponsons, landing gear, and the intermediate gearbox)
* AgustaWestland 32% (Rear fuselage, main gearbox, hydraulic system, automatic flight control and plant management systems, power plant, and the NFH mission system)
Items built by the shareholding companies are then distributed to the six locations for assembly and flight test (Marignane, France; Tessera, Italy; Donauwörth, Germany; Halli, Finland; and Brisbane, Australia).<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nhindustries.com/site/en/ref/The-Company_21.html |
[[File:Nh90 cockpit.jpg|thumb|The [[glass cockpit]] of an NH90]]
[[File:NH-90 F-ZWTG for Sweden (3140099427).jpg|thumb|The first NH90 for Sweden rolls of assembly line]]
In late 2006, the [[German Army]], the first customer to receive production aircraft, accepted delivery of its first NH90 TTH.<ref>[http://www.airbushelicopters.com/w1/jrotor/69/first-nh90.html "First Delivery."] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160826200158/http://www.airbushelicopters.com/w1/jrotor/69/first-nh90.html |date= 2016-08-26}} ''Rotor Online'', Airbus helicopters, December 2006.</ref> In April 2010, the [[Royal Netherlands Navy]] was the first customer to receive the navalised NH90 NFH variant.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://australianaviation.com.au/2010/04/first-dutch-nh90-nfh-delivered/|title=First Dutch NH90 NFH delivered |
In 2014, worldwide production of the NH90 peaked at 53 helicopters per year.<ref name
Although no US order has been taken, it has been noted that the NH90 could be produced at Airbus' facility in Mississippi, US. Although a civilian version has not been produced, the NH90 was designed from the start to potentially meet FAA certification requirements; it has been speculated that the high-cabin variant already in production would be typical of passenger rotorcraft. If produced, it would fit between the [[Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin|AS365 Dauphin]] and the [[Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma|AS322 Super Puma]] in Airbus' product line.<ref name=":19">{{Cite web |first=Ian |last=Goold |title=Eurocopter cool on civil NH90
As of March 2024, 515 airframes had been delivered, including 24 different variants used by 14 countries.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=NHIndustries to boost NH90 support as parts from Australian MRH90s return to Europe
===Performance concerns===
In 2010, German tabloid ''[[Bild]]'' reported that German Army experts had concerns that the helicopter was not yet ready for the transportation of combat troops. They stated that the seats were rated for only 110 kg (240 lb), not considered enough for a fully equipped soldier. Heavy infantry weapons could not be adequately secured and the cabin floor was prone to damage, citing an anecdote of damage caused by footwear. The helicopter could only land on firm ground, with obstacles not exceeding 16 cm (6.3 in). Troops carrying full equipment could not use the rear ramp due to weight-limitations placed on it. Adding a door machine gun was not possible due to space taken by troop ingress and egress; there was also no provision for fast roping or paratrooper equipment.<ref>[http://www.bild.de/BILD/politik/2010/02/23/bundeswehr-nato-hubschrauber-nh90/modernster-helikopter-der-welt-hat-viele-maengel.html Bundeswehr NATO-Hubschrauber NH90: Modernster Helikopter der Welt hat viele Mängel – Politik] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100224110426/http://www.bild.de/BILD/politik/2010/02/23/bundeswehr-nato-hubschrauber-nh90/modernster-helikopter-der-welt-hat-viele-maengel.html |date=2010-02-24}}. Bild.</ref> In response, the [[German Defense Ministry]] proclaimed that this article referred to a prototype, not to the production model; the specifications for which were not even finalised at the time. The prototype evaluation and its results were described as a normal procedure in an ongoing design process.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.tagesschau.de/thema/bundeswehr/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100226222546/http://www.tagesschau.de/inland/hubschrauber110.html |url-status= dead |title= Bundeswehr|archive-date=26 February 2010|website= Tagesschau}}</ref>
In November 2011, the MRH-90 program was placed on the Australian Department of Defence's "Projects of Concern" list.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Projects of Concern Update |url= http://www.minister.defence.gov.au/2011/11/28/minister-for-defence-and-minister-for-defence-materiel-projects-of-concern-update-2/ |
In March 2014, it was announced that a Dutch NH90 had suffered higher than expected fuselage wear and corrosion following an extended deployment at sea; analysis by the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory attributed the corrosion to design and assembly flaws. However, the fleet was not grounded. In response, NHIndustries launched a corrosion prevention programme and enacted several design modifications.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dutch-maritime-nh90s-suffer-corrosion-397191/ |title=Dutch maritime NH90s suffer corrosion |last1=Gravemaker |first1=Anno |date=19 March 2014 |website= Flightglobal |publisher=Reed Business Information |access-date=19 March 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140419054409/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dutch-maritime-nh90s-suffer-corrosion-397191/ |archive-date=19 April 2014 |url-status= live}}</ref> In December 2014, Dutch NH90 deliveries, which had been temporarily halted earlier in the year, restarted after the majority of identified points were addressed and an agreement was made by the manufacturer to bear the cost of developing modifications, repairs, and preventive measures against corrosion.<ref name
==== Operational costs ====
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[[Ron Mark]], [[New Zealand First]] Deputy Leader and Spokesperson for Defence put out a press release in 2017 criticising the NH90's cost, citing the statistics of 2015: "The NH90s cost $1,182 an hour to fly and that is 2.5 times more expensive than the Iroquois they replaced. They're also unreliable, chewing through $3.3 million worth of spares in just two years."<ref>[https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1704/S00268/rnzafs-nh90s-unreliable-money-guzzlers.htm "RNZAF's NH90s Unreliable Money Guzzlers"]. scoop.co.nz</ref>
The operating cost of a NH90 HCV (High Cabin Version) was reported in Swedish media during 2018 as at least 200,000 SEK (later specified as 242,000 SEK in the McKinnley report, ordered by the Swedish defence ministry) per hour flown, or about US$28,000. In contrast, the Hkp 16, [[Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk|MH-60 Blackhawks]] in Swedish service had a cost of 40,000 SEK per hour, something that sparked a heated debate not least since it was revealed that the defence minister had demanded that the purchase had to be a joint procurement with the other Nordic countries which in turn excluded all other contenders.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/l10LQ9/skenande-kostnader-for-forsvarets-nya-helikoptrar |title=Skenande kostnader för försvarets nya helikoptrar |trans-title= Rising costs for the defence's new helicopters |language= SV |
In 2020, the Belgian ministry of defence announced a 40% cut to the NH90's annual flight time, stating that, while the [[Westland Sea King]]s retired in 2019 had a cost per flight hour of around €5,000, the NH-90 was more than double that at €12,000. per hour. Additionally, the reliability was impacted by a lack of service personnel to keep the fleet flightworthy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brusselstimes.com/118986/defence-ministry-cuts-helicopter-flights-in-half-over-costs|title=Defence ministry cuts helicopter flights in half over costs|first=The Brussels|last=Times |website=
The [[Australian Parliament]] released their report "MRH-90 Taipan helicopter: a quick guide" in 2021, detailing problems with the NH90 since 2005 and why they will be replaced. There the CPFH is listed as "the helicopter's estimated operating costs were $30,000 to $40,000 per hour, which is 'higher than those combat aircraft with sophisticated weapons and sensor systems' (p. 72). More recently, the cost has increased to $50,000 per hour."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp2122/Quick_Guides/TaipanHelicopter |title=MRH-90 Taipan helicopter: a quick guide |website=aph.gov.au}}</ref>
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[[File:Hkp14 NHIndustries NH-90.JPG|thumb|left|Swedish Army HCV version, with a higher cabin height]]
[[File:HENSOLDT SferiSense 500.jpg|thumb|HENSOLDT SferiSense 500 on an NH90]]
[[File:NH90 (30824898010).jpg|thumb|Cockpit view while in flight]]
The NH90 was designed to fulfill a NATO staff requirement for a multi-role, medium-sized military helicopter for both land and maritime operations.<ref name = "nhi require"/> According to Flight International, the NH90 has the distinction of being the first helicopter in the world to be developed in line with NATO requirements.<ref name = "flight wired 92">Moxon, Julian. [http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1998/1998%20-%202332.html design "Wired into the Future."] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221044447/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1998/1998%20-%202332.html |date=2014-12-21}} ''Flight International'', 8 September 1998.</ref> As such, the design of the NH90 meets with multiple national and international standards, including military airworthiness processes in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands; conformance with FAR 29 and MIL-STDS design standards, as well as DEF-STN 00-970 icing conditions performance and electro-magnetic compatibility.<ref name="nhi require">[http://www.nhindustries.com/site/en/ref/Requirement-Basis_27.html "Requirements Basis."] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141201225954/http://www.nhindustries.com/site/en/ref/Requirement-Basis_27.html |date=2014-12-01}} ''NHI Industries'', Retrieved: 20 December 2014.</ref> It is produced in two principal variants, the battlefield Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and the maritime NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH).<ref name = "agusta over"/>▼
[[File:ILA 2024, Schoenefeld (ILA43972).jpg|thumb|Armed variant]]
▲The NH90 was designed to fulfill a NATO staff requirement for a multi-role, medium-sized military helicopter for both land and maritime operations.<ref name
One key innovation of the rotorcraft is the four-channel fly-by-wire control system employed; the NH90 is the first helicopter in the world to be equipped with full fly-by-wire flight controls.<ref name="top 10"/><ref name = "flight wired 92"/> A four-axis autopilot is also integrated with the fly-by-wire system, as are mission and navigation systems, to enable greater autonomy during operations and reduce pilot workload.<ref name = "airbus over"/> The flight envelope of the NH90 is capable of all-weather day-and-night operations, ship-borne operations during high sea states, across a temperature range from −40 °C to +50 °C, and up to a maximum altitude of 20,000 feet.<ref name = "nhi require"/> Power is provided by a pair of [[turboshaft]] engines, dependent on customer selection, the NH90 is either fitted with Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 or [[General Electric T700|General Electric CT7-8F]] powerplants; exhaust gases from the engines are filtered through an [[Infrared countermeasure|infrared suppression system]] for decreased sensory visibility.<ref name = "agusta over"/><ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2003/2003%20-%202189.html "Designs for RTM322 variant at 'advanced stage'."] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221044450/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2003/2003%20-%202189.html |date=2014-12-21}} ''Flight International'', 13 October 2003.</ref> The NH90 has three gearboxes including the Main Gearbox (MGB), Intermediate Gearbox (IGB), and a Tail Rotor Gearbox (TGB).▼
▲One key innovation of the rotorcraft is the four-channel fly-by-wire control system employed; the NH90 is the first helicopter in the world to be equipped with full fly-by-wire flight controls.<ref name="top 10"/><ref name
According to Airbus Helicopters, the NH90 possesses the lowest radar signature in its class, principally due to its diamond-shaped composite fuselage.<ref name="airbus over" />
The NH90 features an advanced composite airframe, designed for [[ballistics|ballistic]] tolerance, a high level of [[crashworthiness]], lower weight, and 30 per cent greater endurance than a metallic counterpart.<ref name
The NH90 can be equipped with various mission-specific systems, including modular [[armor]] plating around the cabin area for undertaking high-risk missions and an [[ice protection system]] for operations within cold climates. It can also make use of the Helicopter In-Flight Refuelling System (HIFR) as well as additional internal and external [[fuel tank]]s to conduct extended range missions.<ref name
[[File:NH90 per C-17 01.jpg|thumb|left|NH90 inside a C-17 for transport, 2020]]
The NH90 features a range of customizable avionics systems, dependent on customer selection and purpose. On some models, French firm [[Thales Group]] provides various parts of the avionics, such as the [[glass cockpit]], full-colour multifunction displays, tactical mission and encrypted communication systems, the [[Topsight E|TopOwl helmet-mounted sight/display]], [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] and autonomous navigation systems, and the electrical power generation system.<ref name
NHI's long-term plan for the NH90 had reportedly included service life extensions, avionics upgrades, and possibly adding heavier armament for the army versions, such as rockets or guided missiles.<ref name="Perry">{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Dominic |title=Armed NH90 troop transport helicopter could form part of Block 2 upgrade |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/armed-nh90-troop-transport-helicopter-could-form-part-of-block-2-upgrade/155235.article |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Flight Global |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, an upgraded TFRA2 Special Operations version was announced, featuring numerous specialized modifications on the TTH, including extra fuel tanks, twin gun mounts, fast roping from the removable rear door, Helmet Mounted Sight Digital Display, and various enhanced or extra visual sensors with displays for increased situational awareness.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2020-10-france-signs-contract-for-upgraded-nh90-tth-for-special-forces |title=France signs contract for upgraded NH90 TTH for Special Forces |access-date=2023-10-25 |website=
In June 2024, plans were announced for the Block 1 upgrade, which was also called software release 3 (SWR3); called a "roadmap milestone", this involves an upgrade to NH90 software, weapons systems, and capabilities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Naval News |date=2024-06-13 |title=NH90 comprehensive upgrade programme launched |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/06/nh90-comprehensive-upgrade-programme-launched/ |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Operational history==
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[[File:Australian Army (A40-003) NHI MRH-(cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Australian Army]] NH90]]
[[File:Australian MRH-90 lands on USS Green Bay (LPD-20) in July 2015.JPG|thumb|right|A [[Royal Australian Navy]] MRH-90 in 2015]]
In 2004, Australia announced it would order 12 NH90s to supplement its Army's aging S-70A Black Hawk helicopters.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ParlInfo - New helicopters for Army. |url=https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id:%22media/pressrel/5IPD6%22 |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=parlinfo.aph.gov.au}}</ref> In June 2006, the [[Australian Defence Force]] (ADF) announced plans to replace its UH-60 Black Hawk and Westland Sea King helicopters;<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.helis.com/database/news/nh90au/ |title= 34 NH90 Additional Helicopters for Australia |publisher= NH Industries |access-date= 3 April 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140105120347/http://www.helis.com/database/news/nh90au/ |archive-date= 5 January 2014 |url-status= live}}</ref> a further 34 NH90s were ordered for a total of 46; four were manufactured in Europe while 42 being manufactured locally by Australian Aerospace (an Airbus Helicopters subsidiary) in [[Brisbane]].<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/defence-to-spend-2b-more-on-choppers/2006/06/18/1150569211566.html |title=Defence to spend $2b more on choppers |date=2006-06-19 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20061008203048/http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/defence-to-spend-2b-more-on-choppers/2006/06/18/1150569211566.html |archive-date=2006-10-08 |url-status= live}}</ref> Its ADF designation and name "MRH-90 Taipan" refers to its use as a "Multi Role Helicopter" and refers to a [[Taipan|native species of snake]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/FO/scripts/newsFO_complet.php?lang=EN&news_id=328 |title=Australian Government Orders 12 NH90 Helicopters |date=2005-02-06 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20061127212936/http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/FO/scripts/newsFO_complet.php?lang=EN&news_id=328 |archive-date=2006-11-27 |url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/THE-AUSTRALIAN-DEFENCE-FORCE-RECEIVES-ITS-FIRST-MRH90_346.html |title= Australia Gets first NH 90 |publisher=NH industries |date=18 December 2007 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140201214226/http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/THE-AUSTRALIAN-DEFENCE-FORCE-RECEIVES-ITS-FIRST-MRH90_346.html |archive-date=1 February 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="AAPnavynewhelo">{{cite news |url= http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/navy-inducts-new-helicopter-into-fleet/story-fni0xqi4-1226677898240 |title= Navy inducts new helicopter into fleet | agency = Australian Associated Press |date=11 July 2013 |work=The Herald Sun}}</ref> The first MRH-90 entered service in December 2007 with the Army.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=NH90 NFH Nato Frigate Helicopter |url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/nh90-nfh-asw/ |access-date=2023-10-16 |website=Airforce Technology |language=en-US}}</ref> Six MRH-90s would be operated by [[808 Naval Air Squadron|808 Squadron]] of the [[Royal Australian Navy]] (RAN), which was reformed in 2011 and recommissioned in 2013.<ref name="AAPnavynewhelo" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Navy commissions 808 Squadron and new helicopter |url= http://www.defence.gov.au/defencenews/stories/2013/jul/0711b.htm |publisher=Department of Defence|access-date=13 July 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130714110349/http://www.defence.gov.au/defencenews/stories/2013/jul/0711b.htm |archive-date=14 July 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=MRH-90 Taipan helicopter: a quick guide |url=https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp2122/Quick_Guides/TaipanHelicopter |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=aph.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> Overall, there were 46 airframes in service, with a 47th kept as a spare.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why has Defence grounded its MRH 90s? - Australian Defence Magazine |url=https://www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/joint/why-has-defence-grounded-its-mrh-90s |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=www.australiandefence.com.au |language=en}}</ref>▼
▲In 2004, Australia announced it would order 12 NH90s to supplement its Army's aging S-70A Black Hawk helicopters.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ParlInfo - New helicopters for Army. |url=https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id:%22media/pressrel/5IPD6%22 |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=parlinfo.aph.gov.au}}</ref> In June 2006, the [[Australian Defence Force]] (ADF) announced plans to replace its UH-60 Black Hawk and Westland Sea King helicopters;<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.helis.com/database/news/nh90au/ |title= 34 NH90 Additional Helicopters for Australia |publisher= NH Industries |access-date= 3 April 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140105120347/http://www.helis.com/database/news/nh90au/ |archive-date= 5 January 2014 |url-status= live}}</ref> a further 34 NH90s were ordered for a total of 46; four were manufactured in Europe while 42 being manufactured locally by Australian Aerospace (an Airbus Helicopters subsidiary) in [[Brisbane]].<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/defence-to-spend-2b-more-on-choppers/2006/06/18/1150569211566.html |title=Defence to spend $2b more on choppers |date=2006-06-19 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20061008203048/http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/defence-to-spend-2b-more-on-choppers/2006/06/18/1150569211566.html |archive-date=2006-10-08 |url-status= live}}</ref> Its ADF designation and name "MRH-90 Taipan" refers to its use as a "Multi Role Helicopter" and refers to a [[Taipan|native species of snake]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/FO/scripts/newsFO_complet.php?lang=EN&news_id=328 |title=Australian Government Orders 12 NH90 Helicopters |date=2005-02-06 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20061127212936/http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/FO/scripts/newsFO_complet.php?lang=EN&news_id=328 |archive-date=2006-11-27 |url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/THE-AUSTRALIAN-DEFENCE-FORCE-RECEIVES-ITS-FIRST-MRH90_346.html |title= Australia Gets first NH 90 |publisher=NH industries |date=18 December 2007 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140201214226/http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/THE-AUSTRALIAN-DEFENCE-FORCE-RECEIVES-ITS-FIRST-MRH90_346.html |archive-date=1 February 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="AAPnavynewhelo">{{cite news |url= http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/navy-inducts-new-helicopter-into-fleet/story-fni0xqi4-1226677898240 |title= Navy inducts new helicopter into fleet |
On 20 April 2010, a MRH-90 suffered a single engine failure near [[Adelaide]], landing safely at [[RAAF Base Edinburgh]]. NHIndustries personnel investigated the cause.<ref name=":9">[http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/18/2902855.htm Defence grounds choppers after engine malfunction] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100521172548/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/18/2902855.htm |date= 2010-05-21}}. ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) News</ref> On 18 May, the ADF announced that the MRH-90 fleet was grounded due to engine issues since the April incident.<ref name=":10">[http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/19/2903502.htm Defence grounds new chopper fleet] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100522050231/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/19/2903502.htm |date= 2010-05-22}}. ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) News</ref> All MRH-90s used the Rolls-Royce Turbemeca RTM322.<ref>{{Cite web |last=OuinetAdmin |date=2007-03-19 |title=Turbomeca Wins Aussie Order for RTM 322 Turboshaft |url=https://www.defense-aerospace.com/turbomeca-wins-aussie-order-for-rtm-322-turboshaft/ |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=Defense aerospace |language=en-US}}</ref> The cause of the failure was determined as the compressor blade contacting the engine casing, leading to new preventative inspections; flights resumed in July 2010.<ref name=":11">{{cite web |last=Francis |first=Leithen |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/australia-finds-mrh90-engine-failure-due-to-compressor-blade-fracture-345390/ |title=Australia finds MRH90 engine failure due to compressor blade fracture |work=Flightglobal |date=28 July 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130419135140/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/australia-finds-mrh90-engine-failure-due-to-compressor-blade-fracture-345390/ |archive-date=19 April 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref> ▼
▲On 20 April 2010, a MRH-90 suffered a single engine failure near [[Adelaide]], landing safely at [[RAAF Base Edinburgh]]. NHIndustries personnel investigated the cause.<ref name=":9">[http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/18/2902855.htm Defence grounds choppers after engine malfunction] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100521172548/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/18/2902855.htm |date= 2010-05-21}}. ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) News</ref> On 18 May, the ADF announced that the MRH-90 fleet was grounded due to engine issues since the April incident.<ref name=":10">[http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/19/2903502.htm Defence grounds new chopper fleet] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100522050231/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/19/2903502.htm |date= 2010-05-22}}. ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) News</ref> All MRH-90s used the Rolls-Royce Turbemeca RTM322.<ref>{{Cite web |last=OuinetAdmin |date=2007-03-19 |title=Turbomeca Wins Aussie Order for RTM 322 Turboshaft |url=https://www.defense-aerospace.com/turbomeca-wins-aussie-order-for-rtm-322-turboshaft/ |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=Defense aerospace |language=en-US}}</ref> The cause of the failure was determined as the compressor blade contacting the engine casing, leading to new preventative inspections; flights resumed in July 2010.<ref name=":11">{{cite web |last=Francis |first=Leithen |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/australia-finds-mrh90-engine-failure-due-to-compressor-blade-fracture-345390/ |title=Australia finds MRH90 engine failure due to compressor blade fracture |work=Flightglobal |date=28 July 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130419135140/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/australia-finds-mrh90-engine-failure-due-to-compressor-blade-fracture-345390/ |archive-date=19 April 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>
In July 2014, the [[Australian National Audit Office]] released a report on the MRH-90, citing procurement errors and development deficiencies delaying final operational capability (FOC), originally set for that month, until April 2019, nearly five years later than planned. NH90s first delivered in 2007 had not yet validated any of the 11 set operational capability milestones, and forced redesigns included bolstered cabin floors and windscreens, rappelling hooks, and door gunner positions; obtaining spare parts and fleet sustainment had also been more costly. The Australian Army was forced to operate its aging S-70A Black Hawks beyond its planned retirement date.<ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/australian-auditors-slam-bungled-nh90-procurement-402130/ Australian auditors slam bungled NH90 procurement] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140729190747/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/australian-auditors-slam-bungled-nh90-procurement-402130/ |date=2014-07-29}}, Flight global, 29 July 2014</ref> Due to the delays, Australia
In 2015, the Australian Army decided to delay retiring 20 Black Hawks by four years until the end of 2021 in order to develop a [[special operations]] capable MRH-90.<ref name= "ADM">{{cite news |last1=Kerr |first1=Julian |title=Air: MRH90 Taipan – reaching for 2016 milestones |url= https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/air-mrh90-taipan-reaching-for-2016-milestones |work=Australian Defence Magazine |date= 1 February 2016}}</ref><ref name="ANAO2020">{{cite book |title=2019–20 Major Projects Report - Department of Defence |date=2020 |publisher=The Auditor-General |location=Canberra |isbn= 978-1-76033606-6 |url= https://www.anao.gov.au/sites/default/files/Auditor-General_Report_2020-2021_19_PDSS_Multi-Role_Helicopter.pdf |id=ANAO Report No.19 2020–21 |chapter= Multi-Role Helicopter Project Data Summary Sheet}}</ref> This required developing a Fast Roping and Rappelling Extraction System (FRRES) and a gun mount for the cabin door.<ref name="ADM"/><ref name="ANAO2020"/> The Taipan Gun Mount can fit either a [[Minigun|M134D minigun]] or [[FN MAG|MAG 58]] [[General-purpose machine gun|machine gun]] and when not in use, can be moved into an outward stowed position to provide clearance to enable fast roping and rappelling.<ref>{{cite web |work
In December 2021, on the same day the older generation of Black Hawks was retired, the Australian Government announced plans to replace the Army's MRH-90 fleet with new UH-60M Black Hawks;<ref>{{cite press release |author=Minister for Defence Peter Dutton |title=Strengthening Army's helicopter capability |url=https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/peter-dutton/media-releases/strengthening-armys-helicopter-capability |website=Department of Defence Ministers |date=10 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=McLaughlin |first1=Andrew |title=With a new Black Hawk on the way, the original is retired |url=https://adbr.com.au/with-a-new-black-hawk-on-the-way-the-original-is-retired/ |work=Australian Defence Business Review |date=10 December 2021}}</ref> their retirement date was moved to 2024.<ref name=":14" /> In April 2022, the RAN ceased flying their MRH-90s and stored them.<ref name="Guardian2022">{{cite news |last1=Hurst |first1=Daniel |title=Australia pays to maintain trouble-plagued Taipan helicopters no longer being used by navy |url=https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/nov/09/australia-pays-to-maintain-trouble-plagued-taipan-helicopters-no-longer-being-used-by-navy |access-date=22 March 2023 |work=[[Guardian Australia|The Guardian]] |date=9 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |author1=Department of Defence |title=Portfolio Budget Statements October 2022-23 - Defence Portfolio |date=2022 |publisher=Commonwealth of Australia |location=Canberra |isbn=9781925890587 |page=57 |url=https://www.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/October_2022-23_Defence_PBS_00_Complete.pdf}}</ref> In May 2022, the government announced that the RAN's six MRH-90s would be replaced with more MH-60R Seahawks;<ref>{{cite press release |author1= Scott Morrison |author2= Peter Dutton |author3= Melissa Price |title=Securing our national security and local defence jobs and skills |url=https://www.liberal.org.au/latest-news/2022/05/09/securing-our-national-security-and-local-defence-jobs-and-skills |website=Liberal Party of Australia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509013723/https://www.liberal.org.au/latest-news/2022/05/09/securing-our-national-security-and-local-defence-jobs-and-skills |archive-date=9 May 2022 |date=9 May 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Govt outlines Navy helicopter fleet plans |url=https://adbr.com.au/govt-outlines-navy-helicopter-fleet-plans/ |work=Australian Defence Business Review |date=9 May 2022}}</ref> it already operated 24 Seahawks, delivered between 2013 and 2016, alongside the MRH-90.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MH-60R Seahawk |url=https://www.navy.gov.au/aircraft/mh-60r-seahawk |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=navy.gov.au |language=en}}</ref>
In March 2023, an Army MRH-90 carrying 10 personnel appeared to malfunction mid-flight while hovering over a [[Jervis Bay]] beach at night amid a training exercise, leading to a controlled ditch into the water. All ten personnel survived and the helicopter was towed onto a nearby beach.<ref name=":0" /> Following the incident, all MRH-90s were grounded pending an investigation.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last1=Williams |first1=Claudia |last2=Bevan |first2=Matt |last3=Fernandez |first3=Tim |last4=McLean |first4=Charlie |date=23 March 2023 |title=ADF to investigate after MRH-90 Taipan helicopter ditches near Jervis Bay |work=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-23/australian-defence-force-helicopter-incident-jervis-bay/102132762 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727081154/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-23/australian-defence-force-helicopter-incident-jervis-bay/102132762 |archive-date=27 July 2023}}</ref> Early indications pointed to a missing flight software update.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharwood |first=Simon |title=Military helicopter crash blamed on missing software patch |url=https://www.theregister.com/2023/04/18/helicopter_crash_missing_software_patch/ |access-date=2023-10-16 |website=
On 29 September 2023, the Australian Government announced that the MRH-90 will not return to ADF service, bringing forward the previously planned retirement date of December 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Roberts |first1=Georgia |date=2023-09-29 |title=Australian Defence Force MRH-90 Taipan helicopters involved in Whistsundays crash retired early |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-29/taipans-permanently-grounded-after-fatal-crash/102915986}}</ref><ref name="Australia retirement 2023">{{cite press release |title=Army helicopter fleet update |url=https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2023-09-29/army-helicopter-fleet-update |agency=Australian Department of Defence |date=2023-09-29}}</ref> Officials stated the early retirement was not meant to
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On 21 August 2015, the Belgian Navy declared its NH90s had attained initial operational readiness;<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.janes.com/article/53780/belgium-declares-ioc-for-naval-nh90-helo|title=Belgium declares IOC for naval NH90 helo|first=Gareth|last=Jennings|date=23 August 2015|access-date=26 December 2015|work=IHS Jane's Defence Weekly|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151226185443/http://www.janes.com/article/53780/belgium-declares-ioc-for-naval-nh90-helo |archive-date=26 December 2015 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all}}</ref> on 28 August 2015, the first rescue mission performed by a Belgian Navy NH90 took place.<ref>Fiorenza, Nicholas. [http://aviationweek.com/blog/belgian-nh90-helicopter-conducts-first-rescue-mission "Belgian NH90 Helicopter Conducts First Rescue Mission."] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151230155005/http://aviationweek.com/blog/belgian-nh90-helicopter-conducts-first-rescue-mission |date=2015-12-30}} ''Aviation Week'', 31 August 2015.</ref>
In June 2020, the Strategic Defence Review (STAR) of Belgium planned to phase out the 4 TTH helicopters by 2024 due to their high operating costs and low availability. They are planned to be replaced, along with the Agusta A109, by 15 [[Airbus H145|Airbus H145M]] helicopters. The 4 NFH variants are to remain operational and be provided with currently-lacking sensors and weapons for ASW.<ref>{{Cite web| last
===Finland===
[[File:NH90 ÅUCS flygplats maj 2012.JPG|thumb|[[Finnish Defence Forces]] NH90 in [[Turku]], Finland in May 2012]]
In October 2001, Finland signed a contract for 20 NH90 TTHs for the [[Finnish Army]] to replace its ageing fleet of [[Mil Mi-8]] helicopters.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/FINLAND-SIGNS-THE-CONTRACT-FOR-20-NH90-HELICOPTERS_310.html |title= Finland signs the contract for 20 NH90 helicopters |publisher= NH industries |access-date= 3 April 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120912162607/http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/FINLAND-SIGNS-THE-CONTRACT-FOR-20-NH90-HELICOPTERS_310.html |archive-date= 12 September 2012 |url-status= live}}</ref> This decision was done a group as part of the Nordic Standard Helicopter program along with Sweden and Norway.<ref name=":17">{{Cite web |title=NH90 NFH Nato Frigate Helicopter |url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/nh90-nfh-asw/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Airforce Technology |language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2008,
In June 2011, nine Finnish NH90s participated in the [[Finnish Defense Forces]]' main field exercise, transporting 157 soldiers across 320 kilometers in two rotations; their performance was described as having exceeded expectations.<ref>Chéry, Stéphane. [https://www.airbushelicopters.com/site/en/press/Finnish-NH90-helicopters-demonstrate-their-operational-capabilities:-More-than-150-soldiers-are-airlifted-over-a-320-km.-distance-in-five-hours_785.html?iframe=true&width=700 "Finnish NH90 helicopters demonstrate their operational capabilities: More than 150 soldiers are airlifted over a 320 km. distance in five hours."] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220194803/https://www.airbushelicopters.com/site/en/press/Finnish-NH90-helicopters-demonstrate-their-operational-capabilities:-More-than-150-soldiers-are-airlifted-over-a-320-km.-distance-in-five-hours_785.html?iframe=true&width=700 |date=2014-12-20}} Airbus Helicopters, 21 June 2011.</ref> In January 2015, it was reported that Finnish NH90s had been experiencing considerable reliability issues, at one time in 2014 fleet availability dipped to 19%, and some spare parts had up to seven months waiting time.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/finnish-nh90s-creep-towards-50-operational-serviceability-408259/ |title= Finnish NH90s creep towards 50% operational serviceability rate |date=24 January 2015 |website= Flight global |publisher= Reed Business Information |access-date=24 January 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150128132124/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/finnish-nh90s-creep-towards-50-operational-serviceability-408259/ |archive-date=28 January 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> By early 2015, the combined NH90s fleet had accumulated a total of 7,000 flight hours, and had an availability rate of 40%.<ref>{{citation |last=Stevenson |first=Beth |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/finnish-nh90s-creep-towards-50-operational-serviceability-408259/ |title=Finnish NH90s creep towards 50% operational serviceability rate |work=[[Flightglobal]] |publisher=Reed Business Information |date=23 January 2015 |access-date=26 January 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150128132124/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/finnish-nh90s-creep-towards-50-operational-serviceability-408259/ |archive-date=28 January 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 18 June 2015, delivery of the final Finnish NH90 took place.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.iltalehti.fi/uutiset/a/2015061819889061 |title=Maavoimat vastaanotti vuosien odottelun jälkeen viimeisen NH90-kopterin |date=18 June 2015 |website= Iltalehti |access-date=19 June 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150619004457/http://www.iltalehti.fi/uutiset/2015061819889061_uu.shtml |archive-date=19 June 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2015, the availability rate was reported as having surpassed 50 percent.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.aamulehti.fi/kotimaa/puolustusministeri-niinisto-maavoimien-helikoptereiden-hankkiminen-oli-virhe/ |title= Puolustusministeri Niinistö: Maavoimien helikoptereiden hankkiminen oli virhe |last1=Simola |first1=Anita |date=9 November 2015 |website=Aamulehti |access-date=13 November 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161114004555/http://www.aamulehti.fi/kotimaa/puolustusministeri-niinisto-maavoimien-helikoptereiden-hankkiminen-oli-virhe/ |archive-date=14 November 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> All were in Final Operational Configuration (FOC) in 2018.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}
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===France===
[[File:ARMEE DE TERRE 14 JUILLET 2018 (41597919840).jpg|thumb|left|French Army NH90, 2014]]
The French government had initially ordered a total of 34 NH90 TTHs for the [[French Army Light Aviation]] and 27 NFH for the [[French Navy|Navy]].<ref name="Hélicoptère CAIMAN Marine">{{cite web |url= http://www.defense.gouv.fr/marine/decouverte/equipements-moyens-materiel-militaire/aeronefs/helicoptere-caiman-marine |title=Hélicoptère Caïman Marine |publisher=French Navy |access-date=2012-10-24 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120712195957/http://www.defense.gouv.fr/marine/decouverte/equipements-moyens-materiel-militaire/aeronefs/helicoptere-caiman-marine |archive-date=2012-07-12 |url-status=live}}</ref> Both versions will be named "Caïman" and final assembly will be carried out by [[Airbus Helicopters]].<ref name= FI_WAF_2013 /><ref name=meret>{{cite web |url= http://www.meretmarine.com/article.cfm?id=113447 |title=Le NH90 français s'appellera Caïman |date=14 June 2010 |publisher=Mer et Marine |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929155021/http://www.meretmarine.com/article.cfm?id=113447 |archive-date=29 September 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> Early on, the French Army stated its intention to buy 68 NH90 in two separate contracts.<ref name=DN20130408>{{cite news |url= http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130408/DEFREG01/304080012/Eurocopter-Dropping-NH90-Order-Would-Hurt-France-Firm |archive-url= https://archive.today/20130629000109/http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130408/DEFREG01/304080012/Eurocopter-Dropping-NH90-Order-Would-Hurt-France-Firm |url-status= dead |archive-date=29 June 2013 |title=Eurocopter: Dropping NH90 Order Would Hurt France, Firm |date=8 April 2013 |first= Pierre |last=Tran |publisher=Defense News}}</ref> Under the "Bonn rebate" deal, France received a 12% discount on its 68 Army NH90ss; a November 2012 Senate report put the French TTH unit price at €28.6M after discount, set on the assumption of total orders of 605 aircraft by 2020. Cuts to France's order would have led to workshare reallocation; possibly including French Navy NFH90s being assembled in Italy and Fokker performing maintenance of French TTHs.<ref name=DN20130408 /> On 29 May 2013, France formally ordered the second batch of 34 NH90 TTHs for just under €1 billion.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-helicopters-idUSBRE94S0XT20130529 "France says orders 34 NH90 helicopters from NHIndustries."] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151019163559/http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/29/us-france-helicopters-idUSBRE94S0XT20130529 |date=2015-10-19}} ''Reuters'', 29 May 2013.</ref> In January 2016, France placed an order for six additional NH90 TTHs.<ref>Svitak, Amy. [http://aviationweek.com/awindefense/france-orders-six-additional-nh90-helicopters "France Orders Six Additional NH90 Helicopters."] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160919072006/http://aviationweek.com/awindefense/france-orders-six-additional-nh90-helicopters |date=2016-09-19}} ''Aviation Week'', 7 January 2016.</ref>
[[File:CAIMAN ARMEE DE TERRE 14 JUILLET 2018 (28535973447).jpg|thumb|French NFH (naval version), 2018]]
The French Army took delivery of its first NH90 TTH in December 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://lignesdedefense.blogs.ouest-france.fr/archive/2011/12/21/le-premier-caiman-de-l-armee-de-terre-sera-livre-jeudi.html |title= French Army receive first NH90TTH helicopters |publisher= Ouest France |
In October 2020, France signed a contract to develop the TFRA Standard 2 configuration for the French Army's special forces using the final batch of 10 NH90 TTH already ordered.<ref name= "Airbus2020">{{cite press release |title=France signs contract for upgraded NH90 TTH for Special Forces |url= https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2020/10/france-signs-contract-for-upgraded-nh90-tth-for-special-forces.html |
In 2021, French NH90s rescued six people (and one stranded rescuer) from a capsized yacht in an offshore civilian sea rescue, in extreme sea and wind conditions at the edge of its flight envelope.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |last=Langfield |first=Mandy |title=NH90 rescue report – plucked from stormy waters |url=https://www.airmedandrescue.com/latest/news/nh90-rescue-report-plucked-stormy-waters |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=AirMed&Rescue |language=en}}</ref> The weather was so extreme the first rescuer was stranded when the winch line snapped, but the rescuer along with the boaters, who were in a life raft were able to be retrieved by an additional NH90.<ref name=":22" /> At the end of 2022, the French Navy finally retired its last [[Aérospatiale Alouette III|Alouette III]] helicopters which had been in service for 60 years, and was on the training helicopters before pilots moved onto the NH90, along with Dauphin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caimans come of age |url=https://verticalmag.com/features/caimans-come-of-age/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Vertical Mag |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-13 |title=French armed forces wave goodbye to the Alouette |url=https://verticalmag.com/features/french-armed-forces-wave-goodbye-to-the-alouette/ |website=Vertical Mag |language=en-US}}</ref>
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[[File:2017-06-10 154512 Tag der Bundeswehr NH90 (cropped).jpg|thumb|German Army NH90 at the [[ILA Berlin Air Show]] 2016]]
[[File:ILA 2010 Samstag 101.JPG|thumb|right|The lowered rear cargo ramp of a German Army NH90]]
[[File:2023-06-17 125416 Tag der Bundeswehr Bückeburg NH90.jpg|thumb|left|Bundeswhehr NH90 on exercises in 2023]]
The German Army procured the troop transport variant; the first three serial production NH90s were delivered to the army in December 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/GERMANY-RECEIVES-ITS-FIRST-BATCH-OF-NH90_351.html |title= Germany Receives its First Batch of NH90 |publisher= NHIndustries |date= 13 December 2006 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140116075056/http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/GERMANY-RECEIVES-ITS-FIRST-BATCH-OF-NH90_351.html |archive-date= 16 January 2014 |url-status= live}}</ref> By January 2013, a total of 80 aircraft were on order for the army.<ref name= FI_WAF_2013 /> In 2009, the [[German Navy]] was also considering the procurement of up to 30 NFH for its new Maritime Helicopter.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.defpro.com/daily/details/272/ |publisher= Defpro |title= German Navy to decide soon on its new Maritime Helicopter |date= 20 March 2009 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090324063041/http://www.defpro.com/daily/details/272/ |archive-date= 24 March 2009}}</ref> In March 2013, the German government chose to reorganise the NH90 procurement; the Army's fleet of 122 NH90s was reduced to 82; 18 NH90s previously ordered for the army were converted to the NFH maritime variant for the navy instead.<ref name="Germany finalises cuts to NH90, Tiger helicopter orders">{{cite web|title= Germany finalises cuts to NH90, Tiger helicopter orders |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/germany-finalises-cuts-to-nh90-tiger-helicopter-orders-383578/|access-date= 2013-03-19|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140421085320/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/germany-finalises-cuts-to-nh90-tiger-helicopter-orders-383578/|archive-date= 2014-04-21 |url-status= live}}</ref> On 26 June 2013, the German defense committee declared that the order for a combined 202 NH90 and [[Eurocopter Tiger|Tiger]] helicopters was to be reduced to 157.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/de-maiziere-verteidigungsausschuss-stoppt-hubschrauber-deal-a-907996.html |title= Ausschuss stoppt de Maizières Hubschrauber-Deal |newspaper= Der Spiegel |date= 26 June 2013}}</ref> In December 2014, Germany announced that, in addition to the 80 troop transports firmly on order, it was considering an option for an additional 22 NH90s; it was investigating the possibility of setting up a multinational helicopter unit to operate these 22 NH90s as a shared NATO resource with other countries using and contributing to the force.<ref>Perry, Dominic. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/germany-proposes-39shared39-multinational-nh90-helicopter-406611/ "Germany proposes 'shared' multinational NH90 helicopter fleet."] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209132046/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/germany-proposes-39shared39-multinational-nh90-helicopter-406611/ |date= 2014-12-09}} ''Flight International'', 1 December 2014.</ref><ref>[https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/nh90-europes-medium-helicopter-contender-04135/ "NH90: Europe’s Medium Helicopter Now Available for NATO Pooling."] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012090928/https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/nh90-europes-medium-helicopter-contender-04135/ |date=2014-10-12}} ''Defense Industry Daily'', 2 December 2014.</ref>
In July 2012, Germany's NH90 fleet reached a combined total of 5,000 flight hours.<ref>[http://www.eurocopter.com/mailing2/doc_wsw/rotor_0912/nh90_en.pdf "Germany’s Bundeswehr Reaches the 5,000 Flight-Hour Milestone With Its NH90 Fleet."] {{webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141220081356/http://www.eurocopter.com/mailing2/doc_wsw/rotor_0912/nh90_en.pdf |date=2014-12-20}} ''Eurocopter'', September 2012.</ref> In April 2013, up to 4 German Army NH90
[[File:Mehrzweckhubschrauber NH90 mit Wolf.jpg|thumb|German Army NH90 lifts Wolf vehicle]]
The Navy's version, known as the NH90 Sea Lion, is based on the NH90 NFH. It first flew on 8 December 2016.<ref name="DM_NH90_first_flight">{{cite press release |url
On 20 November 2020, the Bundestag approved the purchase of 31 more helicopters for the navy to replace their 22 [[Westland Lynx|Sea Lynx Mk88A]] helicopters via a deal valued at €2.7 billion, including spares, accessories, and training material.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gain|first=Nathan|date=2020-11-23|title=Germany cleared €2.7 Bn deal for 31 NH90 Sea Tiger ASW helicopters |url= https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/11/germany-cleared-e2-7-bn-deal-for-31-nh90-sea-tiger-asw-helicopters/|website=Naval News|language=en-US}}</ref> This version, called the Sea Tiger, is designed for ASW and ship warfare (and can also do SAR), and operates in conjunction with German Navy Frigates.<ref name=":23" /> The Sea Tiger variant is similar to the French NFH Caiman version, it is planned to enter service starting in 2025.<ref name=":24" /> The first flight of the Sea Tiger was in late November 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Naval News |date=2023-12-04 |title=German Navy NH90 Sea Tiger performs maiden flight |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/12/german-navy-nh90-sea-tiger-performs-maiden-flight/ |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref>
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In August 2003, [[Greece]] ordered 20 NH90s with an option for 14 more.<ref>[http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/FO/scripts/myFO_news_detail.php?lang=EN&news_id=314 "Greece Signs the Contract for 20 NH90 Helicopters Plus 14 in Option"]. NH Industries, 1 September 2003.</ref> In early 2013, the German newspaper ''Bild'' alleged that Airbus officials paid €41 million in bribes to Greek officials to secure the order; Airbus stated that the claim was "groundless".<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/greece-defence-germany-airbus-group-idUSL6N0WP3Y420150323 "Airbus Helicopters rejects bribery allegations in Greek NH-90 deal."] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151019163559/http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/23/greece-defence-germany-airbus-group-idUSL6N0WP3Y420150323 |date=2015-10-19}} ''Reuters'', 23 March 2015.</ref> On 12 December it was stated that deliveries would start again after an embargo by the Hellenic Government, with 4 helicopters being of the SPECOPS specification.
By early 2017, 12 NH90s had been delivered and are in service, with eight aircraft yet to be delivered.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.viadiplomacy.gr/prosgiothike-sta-megara-11o-elikoptero-ni-90-tgra-tis-aeroporias-stratou/ |title= Προσγειώθηκε στα Μέγαρα το 11ο ελικόπτερο ΝΗ-90 TGRA της Αεροπορίας Στρατού |date=20 December 2014 |publisher=Via Diplomacy |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160814202852/http://www.viadiplomacy.gr/prosgiothike-sta-megara-11o-elikoptero-ni-90-tgra-tis-aeroporias-stratou/ |archive-date=14 August 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |
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[[File:Italian Army - 5th Army Aviation Regiment "Rigel" NH90 helicopter during exercise Arctic Endeavour 2023.jpg|thumb|left|Italian NH90 in 2023]]
In June 2000, Italy signed an initial contract for a batch of 60 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) for the Italian Army, along with a further 46 NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) and 10 TTH for the [[Italian Navy]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/FOUR-EUROPEAN-NATIONS-GIVE-PRODUCTION-GO-AHEAD-FOR-THE-NH90-PROGRAMME_303.html |title=Four European Nations give NH-90 Production Go-ahead |publisher= NH industries |access-date= 3 April 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120910064028/http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/FOUR-EUROPEAN-NATIONS-GIVE-PRODUCTION-GO-AHEAD-FOR-THE-NH90-PROGRAMME_303.html |archive-date=10 September 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 December 2007, the first NH90 TTH was formally handed over to the Italian Army.<ref>Hoyle, Craig. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-italian-army-receives-first-nh90-transport-220725/ "
In 2012, Italy deployed a total of 5 Army NH90 TTHs to support troops participating in the [[International Security Assistance Force]] in Afghanistan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.milavia.net/specials/italian-army-nh90-afghanistan/| work =Milavia |
In October 2023, the Italian Navy received its 56th and final NH90; that same month, the service also reportedly attained a cumulative 35,000 flights hours across its fleet.<ref name="Cenciotti">{{Cite web |last=Cenciotti |first=Stefano D'Urso, David |date=2023-10-06 |title=Italian Navy Receives Final NH90 Helicopter |url=https://theaviationist.com/2023/10/06/italian-navy-receives-final-nh90-helicopter/ |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=The Aviationist |language=en-US}}</ref>
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===Netherlands===
[[File:NHI NH-90 NFH, Netherlands - Navy AN1981995.jpg|thumb|A NH90 NFH from [[Royal Netherlands Navy]]]]
The Netherlands, one of the original supporters of the programme, ordered a total of 20 units, comprising 12 NFH and 8 TNFH for the Royal Netherlands Navy,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/FO/scripts/newsFO_complet.php?lang=EN&news_id=344 |title= First Flight of Royal Netherlands Navy NH90 NFH |publisher= NHIndustries |date= 10 August 2007 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080314044333/http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/FO/scripts/newsFO_complet.php?lang=EN&news_id=344 |archive-date= 14 March 2008 |url-status= live}}</ref><ref name=FI_WAF_2013/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2011/03/10/nh90-vliegt-voor-het-eerst-s-nachts-met-nachtzichtapparatuur|title=NH90 vliegt voor het eerst 's nachts met nachtzichtapparatuur|access-date=15 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129075545/http://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2011/03/10/nh90-vliegt-voor-het-eerst-s-nachts-met-nachtzichtapparatuur |archive-date=2014-11-29 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>AirForces Monthly December 2013 pages 48-54</ref> In 2010, the Royal Netherlands Navy became the first customer to receive the NFH variant.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.helis.com/database/news/nh90_nl_1/|title= The Royal Netherlands Navy Takes Delivery of Its First NH90 NFH |work
In 2009, concerns surfaced that design changes had made the NH90 too heavy to operate from Dutch [[frigate]]s for which they were ordered.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/article1212914.ece/Nieuwe_NH-90_helikopter_te_zwaar_voor_fregatten |title= Nieuwe NH-90 helikopter te zwaar voor fregatten. |publisher= Volkskrant |access-date= 2009-06-10 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090613054334/http://www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/article1212914.ece/Nieuwe_NH-90_helikopter_te_zwaar_voor_fregatten |archive-date= 2009-06-13 |url-status= live}}</ref> In June 2014, the Dutch government decided not to accept the last batch of 7 NH90s due to some 100 shortcomings found in relation to the design, manufacture, and material choice of the rotorcraft, in particular corrosion in the presence of salt water.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.volkskrant.nl/vk/nl/2686/Binnenland/article/detail/3680085/2014/06/27/Defensie-schort-afname-NH90-helikopters-op.dhtml |
In April 2013, the navy deployed the type onboard {{HNLMS|De Ruyter|F804|6}} to fight piracy in the [[Gulf of Aden]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/rotorhub/netherlands-deploys-nh90-first-time/ |title= The Netherlands deploys NH90 for the first time |publisher= shephardmedia.com |access-date= 3 April 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140122094625/http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/rotorhub/netherlands-deploys-nh90-first-time/ |archive-date= 22 January 2014 |url-status= live}}</ref> In November 2014, the navy deployed a single NH90NFH to [[Somalia]] to support [[Operation Atalanta]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2013-news/january-2013-navy-world-naval-forces-maritime-industry-technology-news/853-royal-netherlands-navy-nh90-nfh-helicopter-first-operational-deployment-for-somalia-mission.html|title=Royal Netherlands Navy NH90 NFH Helicopter first operational deployment for Somalia Mission |access-date=15 November 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141106234400/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2013-news/january-2013-navy-world-naval-forces-maritime-industry-technology-news/853-royal-netherlands-navy-nh90-nfh-helicopter-first-operational-deployment-for-somalia-mission.html|archive-date=6 November 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2020 one NH90 was lost in an accident in the Caribbean, which reduced the fleet size to 19. In 2024, the Netherlands announced it would upgrade its remaining fleet with a mid-life upgrade including communications and weapon systems.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salerno-Garthwaite |first=Andrew |date=2024-01-05 |title=Netherlands announce Mid-Life Update for NH90 helicopter fleet |url=https://www.naval-technology.com/news/netherlands-announce-mid-life-update-for-nh90-helicopter-fleet/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=Naval Technology |language=en-US}}</ref>
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===New Zealand===
[[File:RNZAF NH90 banking.jpg|thumb| A [[RNZAF]] NH90 in a tight turn]]
[[File:RNZAF NH90 NZ3305 on flight deck of USNS Mercy in the Solomon Islands.jpg|thumb|left|Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 operating in the Solomon Islands, 2023]]
[[File:NH90 medium utility helicopter (51033728696).jpg|thumb|RNZAF NH90 on displays at Wings Over Wairarapa 2021]]
In July 2006, the New Zealand government signed a NZ$771 million (~€500M) contract to purchase eight NH90s (plus one extra for spares) to replace the [[Royal New Zealand Air Force]]'s (RNZAF) fleet of 13 UH-1 Iroquois helicopters.<ref name=FI_WAF_2013/><ref name= NZarrival>{{cite web |url= http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-nh90-helicopters-launched |title=New NH90 Helicopters launched |first= Jonathan |last=Coleman |date=9 March 2012 |publisher= New Zealand Government |access-date=7 July 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120717223506/http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new-nh90-helicopters-launched |archive-date=17 July 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> For ease of manufacture and logistics, New Zealand deliberately chose its NH90 configuration to be nearly identical to the larger Australian fleet.<ref name
Between September 2013 and July 2014, the first four delivered NH90s were retrofitted to a final operational configuration; later aircraft were already delivered to this standard.<ref>[http://events.airbushelicopters.com/en/article/nh90-retrofit-new-zealands-fleet-completed "NH90: Retrofit of New Zealand’s fleet completed."] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220140827/http://events.airbushelicopters.com/en/article/nh90-retrofit-new-zealands-fleet-completed |date=2014-12-20}} ''Airbus Helicopters'', 31 July 2014.</ref> On 31 October 2014, the RNZAF announced that they had received into service the last of the eight NH90 TTHs.<ref name
In April 2016, NH90s flew 160 hours during relief missions in Fiji following the devastation of [[Cyclone Winston]], and in transported variety of staff to different locations. The NH90 served alongside the NZ Seaprites, and with additional logistical support from fixed wing aircraft.<ref>
In April 2017, the RNZAF's NH90 fleet was grounded following an in-flight single engine failure which forced an emergency landing.<ref>[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11842099 "Kaikoura visit cancelled because Air Force NH90 helicopters can't fly over water"] {{Webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170421092637/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11842099 |date=2017-04-21}} ''NZ Herald'', 20 April 2017.</ref>
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===Norway===
In 2001, Norway ordered 14 NH90s for the [[Royal Norwegian Navy]] and [[Norwegian Coast Guard]], originally set to be delivered in 2005–2008.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.nrk.no/tromsogfinnmark/tror-det-vil-ta-fem-nye-ar-for-_skandalehelikoptrene_-nh90-er-pa-plass-1.15102717 |
A February 2018 report by the [[Norwegian Armed Forces]] found that its NH90 fleet offered insufficient flight hours for the intended roles; this report advised that all helicopters be converted to the ASW role as required by the Royal Norwegian Navy, as opposed to current plans which see 6 of the 14 NH90s in that role, and the rest configured for Norwegian Coast Guard duties. The Norwegian Ministry of Defence stated that it would consider the report's recommendations.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Perry|first1=Dominic|title=Norway runs into fresh problem with NH90 helicopters |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/norway-runs-into-fresh-problem-with-nh90-helicopters-445470/|website=FlightGlobal|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180205230949/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/norway-runs-into-fresh-problem-with-nh90-helicopters-445470/|archive-date=5 February 2018|location=London|date=2 February 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Jones|first1=Bruce|title=Norwegian chief of defence recommends giving frigates priority for receiving NH90 helicopters |url=http://www.janes.com/article/77657/norwegian-chief-of-defence-recommends-giving-frigates-priority-for-receiving-nh90-helicopters|website=IHS Jane's 360|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207135328/http://www.janes.com/article/77657/norwegian-chief-of-defence-recommends-giving-frigates-priority-for-receiving-nh90-helicopters|archive-date=7 February 2018|location=London|date=6 February 2018}}</ref> In September 2018, the Norwegian Armed Forces reversed course via an updated study which affirmed that, under certain conditions, the requirements for both the navy and coast guard can be met with 14 NH90s; these conditions specifically state good spare parts availability, sufficient aircraft for maintenance scheduling, and a sufficient overhaul capacity. Norwegian Minister of Defence [[Frank Bakke-Jensen]] added that, although the inauguration is challenging, the ministry holds on to the timeline in which phasing in will be completed by 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Perry |first1=Dominic |title=Norway persists with NH90 helicopters for coastguard missions |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/norway-persists-with-nh90-helicopters-for-coastguard-451990/ |website=FlightGlobal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919124624/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/norway-persists-with-nh90-helicopters-for-coastguard-451990/ |archive-date=19 September 2018 |location=London |date=18 September 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hennum |first1=Alf Christian |last2=Eggereide |first2=Bård |title=FFI-RAPPORT Ambisjonsnivå for flying av NH90 - ugradert beslutningsgrunnlag |url=https://www.ffi.no/no/Rapporter/18-01722.pdf |website=Forsvarets forskningsinstitutt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920200048/https://www.ffi.no/no/Rapporter/18-01722.pdf |archive-date=20 September 2018 |location=Kjeller, Norway |language=no |date=11 September 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
In February 2022, the Norwegian Minister of Defense again threatened to terminate the NH90 contract due to concerns over new delays and NHI not meeting contractual obligations, considering sourcing alternative helicopters.<ref>{{cite web|last=Perry |first=Dominic |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/norway-threatens-cancellation-of-nh90-helicopter-contract-over-upgrade-delays/147436.article |title=Norway threatens cancellation of NH90 helicopter contract over upgrade delays | News |publisher=Flight Global |date=2022-02-09}}</ref> In June 2022, the Norwegian Minister of Defense [[Bjørn Arild Gram]] announced the Norwegian Defence Material Agency was given the task to terminate the NH90 contract due to NHI not meeting contractual obligations, and announced that the NH90 is taken out of operation with immediate effect.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norge-leverer-tilbake-nh90-helikopteret/id2918079/ |title=Norway terminates its contract for the NH90|website=regjeringen.no (Norwegian Government)|date=10 June 2022}}</ref> Ten months later, Gram stated that the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk would replace the NH90.<ref>{{Cite news| last
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===Spain===
[[File:NH 90 Sarrio. Festival Aéreo Internacional De Gijón. 2023. (53089005283).jpg|thumb|Spanish NH90]]
On 20 May 2005 the [[Council of Ministers (Spain)|Council of Ministers]] authorised the acquisition of 45 NH90 TTHs; in December 2006, it was announced that a procurement contract for the [[Spanish Armed Forces]] had been signed. The Spanish NH90 variant features domestically assembled General Electric CT7 8F5 engines, customised communications suite, and Indra-developed electronic warning systems.<ref>[http://www.airbushelicopters.com/site/en/press/King-Juan-Carlos-I-Takes-to-the-Air-in-the-Spanish-NH90-Helicopter_970.html "King Juan Carlos I Takes to the Air in the Spanish NH90 Helicopter."] {{webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141220181558/http://www.airbushelicopters.com/site/en/press/King-Juan-Carlos-I-Takes-to-the-Air-in-the-Spanish-NH90-Helicopter_970.html |date=2014-12-20}} ''Airbus Helicopters'', 17 September 2012.</ref> The original budget for the procurement was for €1,260 million; by 2010, this had grown to €2,463M.<ref name= PEAs>{{cite web |url= http://www.revistatenea.es/revistaatenea/revista/PDF/documentos/Documento_1026.pdf |title=Evaluación de los Programas Especiales de Armamento (PEAs) |author=Ministerio de Defensa |location=Madrid |date=September 2011 |publisher= Grupo Atenea |language=es |access-date=30 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120117175026/http://www.revistatenea.es/revistaatenea/revista/PDF/documentos/Documento_1026.pdf |archive-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> In June 2012, it was announced that Spain was negotiating to cut its purchase to 37 aircraft.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/eurocopter-continues-nh90-talks-with-cash-strapped-nations-373451/ |title=Eurocopter continues NH90 talks with cash-strapped nations |first=Dominic |last=Perry |date=27 June 2012 |publisher=Flight International |access-date=30 September 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121107040236/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/eurocopter-continues-nh90-talks-with-cash-strapped-nations-373451/ |archive-date=7 November 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 18 December 2014, Spain took delivery of the first NH90 TTH, which had been assembled at Airbus Helicopters Albacete facility; by this point, the order had been reduced to a total of 22 NH90s of the TTH variant.<ref>Perry, Dominic. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/spain-takes-first-nh90-helicopter-and-enhanced-tigers-407275/ "Spain takes first NH90 helicopter and enhanced Tigers."] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220181047/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/spain-takes-first-nh90-helicopter-and-enhanced-tigers-407275/ |date=2014-12-20}} ''Flight International'', 18 December 2014.</ref> Spain chose the GE CT7-85F turbine engine for its fleet.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spain Chooses GE Engines for its NH90 Helicopters
In January 2018, NHIndustries president Vincent Dubrule stated he was confident Spain would place a follow-on order by the end of 2018 for an additional 23 TTH NH90s, bringing the total back up to 45.<ref name=FGQatarSpain/> In September 2018, the [[Spanish government]] agreed to the purchase of the additional 23 TTH NH90s, including seven for naval purposes.<ref name= "JanesSpainGreenLight">{{cite web |last1=Ing |first1= David |title=Spain gives green light for further helicopter orders |url=https://www.janes.com/article/82897/spain-gives-green-light-for-further-helicopter-orders |website= IHS Jane's 360 |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180911202654/https://www.janes.com/article/82897/spain-gives-green-light-for-further-helicopter-orders |archive-date=11 September 2018 |location= Madrid |date=11 September 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Turnbull |first1=Grant |title= Spain Signs Deals To Double NH90 Fleet and Upgrade Chinooks |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2019-01-03/spain-signs-deals-double-nh90-fleet-and-upgrade-chinooks |access-date=17 August 2020 |work=Aviation International News |date=3 January 2019}}</ref> Spain stated in early 2023 the NH90 was "working perfectly".<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Hoyle |first1=Craig |last2=
===Sweden===
[[File:Paris Air Show 2007-06-24 n30.jpg|thumb|The High-Cabin version of the NH90 at the 2007 Paris Air Show]]
In 2001, Sweden signed a contract for 18 NH90 TTH, made up of 13 TTT{{efn-lr|Tactical Troop Transport}}/SAR and 5 SAR/ASW to be operated by the Swedish Air Force.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/SWEDEN-SIGNS-THE-CONTRACT-FOR-25-NH90-HELICOPTERS_309.html |title= Sweden Signs Contract for NH90 |publisher= NH industries |access-date= 3 April 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120910064100/http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/en/ref/SWEDEN-SIGNS-THE-CONTRACT-FOR-25-NH90-HELICOPTERS_309.html |archive-date= 10 September 2012 |url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |
[[File:Garnisonens dag i boden 2017 04.jpg|thumb|left|Swedish NH90 exercises in 2017]]
Overall the Swedish Hkp14 is used for antisubmarine operations, troop transportation, search and rescue, and medical evacuations.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=November 1992 |title=Air methods and American eurocopter business partners |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1046-9095(05)80174-6 |journal=Journal of Air Medical Transport |volume=11 |issue=11–12 |pages=28 |doi=10.1016/s1046-9095(05)80174-6 |issn=1046-9095}}</ref>
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;Saudi Arabia
In July 2006, the [[Saudi Arabia|Saudi]] Government agreed to purchase 64 NH90s.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?session=dae.16783124.1132671768.Q4MzGMOa9dUAAF6SoX0&modele=jdc_34 |author= de Briganti, Giovanni |title= Saudi Arabia Launches Huge Arms Buying Spree; France to Net Most Orders |work= Defense Aerospace |date= 25 July 2006 |access-date= 25 July 2006 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110709010909/http://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?session=dae.16783124.1132671768.Q4MzGMOa9dUAAF6SoX0&modele=jdc_34 |archive-date= 9 July 2011 |url-status= live}}</ref> Then in October 2007 the government changed its plans, and agreed to buy 150 Russian-made [[Mil Mi-24|Mi-35]] and [[Mil Mi-17|Mi-17]] helicopters instead.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/feature/87615/france-loses-out-as-saudis-sign-%242.2-billion-deal-for-russian-helos-%3Ci%3E(updated)%3C%C2%A7i%3E.html |title= France Loses Out as Saudis Sign $2.2 Billion Deal for Russian Helos |
;Egypt
In July 2015, the [[Egyptian Navy]] entered negotiations for the purchase of 5 NH90 NFHs; these were intended to serve on board its newly acquired [[FREMM multipurpose frigate|FREMM]] frigate ''Tahya Misr'' and 4 Gowind corvettes that were also on order. These NH90s would all be of French standard.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.pressreader.com/france/air-and-cosmos |via
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There are two main variants, the TTH and the NFH. The NFH is oriented towards naval use and the TTH, land-based operations. A number of customizations such as for medical evacuation, search and rescue, special operations, and also a version with a higher cabin height were made.
Overall, the aircraft is multirole, but only certain aircraft take on certain missions. For example, Sweden has a TTH version
===NFH: NATO Frigate Helicopter===
[[File:NH90 (52301055164).jpg|thumb|An NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH)]]
The primary role of the NFH version is autonomous ASW and [[Anti-surface warfare|anti-surface unit warfare]] (ASuW), mainly from naval ships. These aircraft are equipped for day and night, adverse weather and severe ship motion operations. Additional roles include anti-air warfare support, vertical replenishment ([[VERTREP]]), SAR and troop transport. France are splitting their purchase between the "NFH version combat" costing €43.3m in FY2013 and the "NFH version soutien" (support) at €36.4m in FY2013.<ref name=Francebudget2013>{{cite web |
One of the major differences of the NFH is that it has a folding tail and rotors, and a stronger undercarriage suitable for marine landings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NHI showcases 'hybrid' MTT variant of NH90 helo for maritime ops |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/nhi-showcases-hybrid-mtt-variant-of-nh90-helo-for-maritime-ops |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Janes.com |language=en}}</ref>
;SH-90A
:Italian Navy designation from 2012 for NH90 NFH.<ref name="DAAA">{{cite web |url
;NH90 NFH Caïman
:French Navy designation for NH90 NFH.<ref name=FI_WAF_2013/><ref name=meret/>
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:German Navy development of the French NH90 NFH. The Sea Lion features a reduced set of sensors as the main task is SAR and ship based Transport (VERTREP and Special Forces) and is usually unarmed (doorguns can be installed). First flight was on 8 December 2016 and service deliveries started in October 2019.<ref name="DM_NH90_first_flight"/><ref name="DW20161208"/>
;NH90 Sea Tiger
:Another German Navy development of the NFH90 for [[anti-submarine warfare]] (ASW) and [[Anti-surface warfare|anti-surface unit warfare]]. The first helicopters were ordered in 2019 with a potential total of up to 31.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bundeswehr-journal.de/2019/entschieden-sea-tiger-wird-neuer-marine-bordhubschrauber/|title
===TTH: Tactical Transport Helicopter===
The primary role of the TTH version is the transport of 20 troops or more than 2,500 kg of cargo, heliborne operations and search & rescue. It can quickly be adapted to MEDEVAC/CASEVAC missions by fitting up to 12 stretchers or cargo delivery capability. Additional roles include special operations, electronic warfare, airborne command post, parachuting, [[Very Important Person (person)|VIP]] transport and flight training.
;Helikopter 14 (Hkp 14)<ref name="hkp 14">
:[[Swedish Armed Forces]]' designation of its eighteen NH90 TTH
;HT-29 Caimán
:[[Spanish Army]] designation for NH90 GSPA TTH.<ref name="SA_First_NH90">{{cite press release |url
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:[[Australian Defence Force]] designation for NH90 TTH.<ref name="AAPnavynewhelo" />
;NH90 TTH Caïman
:[[French Army]] designation for NH90 TTH.<ref name=FI_WAF_2013/><ref name=meret/>
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:[[French Army]] designation for NH90 TTH variant for [[special operations forces]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.avionslegendaires.net/2024/06/actu/airbus-helicopters-teste-le-futur-nh-90-caiman-des-forces-speciales-francaises/|title=Airbus Helicopters teste le futur NH-90 Caïman des forces spéciales françaises.|date=20 June 2024}}</ref>
;UH-90A
:[[Italian Army]] designation for the NH90 TTH.<ref name="DAAA" />
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===MTT: Maritime Tactical Transport===
The MTT is a blend between the TTH and NFH, combining the land-based configuration of the TTH with specialized maritime features of the NFH, including folding rotorblades, a tail-boom, and a strengthened undercarriage. The variant was first announced in February 2019 and has reportedly piqued interest from the Spanish and Italian armed forces who may order this variant as part of existing orders.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jennings |first1=Gareth |title=NHI showcases 'hybrid' MTT variant of NH90 helo for maritime ops |url=https://www.janes.com/article/86203/nhi-showcases-hybrid-mtt-variant-of-nh90-helo-for-maritime-ops |website=Jane's 360 |access-date=6 February 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190206222136/https://www.janes.com/article/86203/nhi-showcases-hybrid-mtt-variant-of-nh90-helo-for-maritime-ops |archive-date=6 February 2019 |location=London |date=6 February 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
This version was adopted by Italy, but was called the MITT TTH. MITT stands for Maritime Italian Navy Tactical Transport (MITT), and ten were delivered to the Italian Navy with designation MH-90. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-21 |title=Italy receives final MH-90 MITT TTH helicopter |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/italy-receives-final-mh-90-mitt-tth-helicopter |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=Default |language=en}}</ref>
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[[File:NH-90 - RIAT 2013 (framed).jpg|thumb|A [[Finnish Army]] NH90 performing over RIAT 2013]]
;{{BEL}}
* [[Belgian Air Component]]<ref name="World Air Forces 2024">{{cite news |last
;{{FIN}}
* [[Finnish Army]]<ref name="World Air Forces 2024"/>
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* [[German Navy]]<ref name="World Air Forces 2024"/>
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* [[Hellenic Army]]<ref name="World Air Forces 2024"/>
;{{ITA}}
* [[Italian Army]]<ref name="World Air Forces 2024"/>
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* [[Swedish Air Force]]<ref name="World Air Forces 2024"/>
===Former operators===
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* [[Australian Army]], retired from service in 2023<ref name="Australia retirement 2023"/>
* [[Royal Australian Navy]], withdrawn in 2022
;{{NOR}}
* [[Royal Norwegian Air Force]], retired in 2022<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norge-leverer-tilbake-nh90-helikopteret/id2918079/|title=Norway terminates its contract for the NH90|website=Regjeringen (Norwegian Government)|date=10 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{
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