First NH90 NFH helicopter for Belgium Navy delivered

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The first NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) for Belgium has been delivered to the Belgium armed forces, bringing advanced, highly capable and fully-qualified rotary-wing aircraft capabilities to meet the nation's multi-role mission requirements a step closer. Belgium has ordered eight NH90s in total, including four NFH naval versions.

The NH90 NFH will replace the Belgium Navy's Sea King helicopters.

The delivery will see Belgium become the fifth country to put the European-developed NH90 NFH version into service, joining France, Italy, the Netherlands and Norway. The aircraft delivered today is rated at Full Operational Capability (FOC), ensuring its aptitude for the full range of Belgium naval missions – such as Search and Rescue (SAR) or military missions at sea.

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