Qatar has agreed to a new $3.7 billion contract to purchase 28 NH90 multi-role helicopters for its military and 16 H125 light single-engine helicopters for training with its Armed Forces Air Academy, according to Airbus officials.The deal, announced March 14 and signed during Qatar’s DIMDEX defense conference, includes 16 tactical transport configurations and 12 naval configurations of the NH90.“We are honored to support the Qatar Armed Forces through this strategic partnership,” Ben Bridge, Airbus’ executive vice president of global business, said in…
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