Airbus has announced the signing of a contract between the NHIndustries consortium (comprising Airbus, Leonardo, and GKN Aerospace) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) to launch the architecture study for the NH90 Block 2, the next major evolution of the NH90 military helicopter.
This modernization plan envisions significant structural upgrades, including modular avionics, increased configuration standardization, and improvements in maintenance and performance. New capabilities will also be integrated, specifically regarding collaborative combat, connectivity, and manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T).
The two-year study will build upon the achievements of the Block 1 program while preparing the aircraft for post-2040 operational demands.
"This signing marks a decisive step in keeping the NH90 at the forefront of European defense," emphasized Matthieu Louvot, Executive Vice President of Airbus Helicopters. "The results will allow partner nations to define the evolution options best suited to their long-term strategic needs."
Airbus shares were down nearly 2% in late morning trading, as the CAC 40 retreated by 1%.
Airbus SE is No. 1 in Europe and No. 2 worldwide in the aeronautics, aerospace, and defense industries. Net sales break down by family of products and services as follows:
- commercial aircraft (70.1%). The group is No. 1 worldwide for aircrafts with more than 100 seats;
- defense and aerospace systems (18.2%): military aircrafts (primarily transport aircrafts, marine surveillance aircrafts, anti-submarines fighter planes and flight refueling aircrafts), spatial equipment (orbital launchers, observation and communication satellite, turboprop aircraft, etc.), defense and security systems (missile systems, electronic and telecommunications systems, etc.). Airbus SE also provides training and aircrafts maintenance services;
- civil and military helicopters (11.7%).
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Europe (40.8%), Asia-Pacific (28.0%), North America (17.7%), Middle East (9.0%), Latin America (2.7%), and Other (1.8%).
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