Military Grows Frustrated By Delays Of NH90 Helicopters

Repeated NH90 delays have led Norway to consider buying different tactical and transport helicopters as an interim solution, reports Defense News.

In a joint US$1.2 billion acquisition, Finland, Sweden and Norway ordered 52 multirole NH90s in 2001 from NHIndustries. Norway's share was for 14 aircraft.

However, the Norwegian military has only received one NH90 NFH last November. The aircraft are supposed to replace the coast guard's Lynx helicopters and to provide an...