Spanish Air Force H175M Ordered

Spain's armament directorate DGAM signed four contracts with Airbus on 18 December 2025 for 100 helicopters, the largest helicopter acquisition by the directorate, Airbus said: 50 H145M, 31 NH90, 13 H135 and 6 H175M. Breaking Defense put the programme at an estimated EUR 4.5 billion, with deliveries due to begin in 2027. Spain became launch customer for the H175M: the Spanish Air and Space Force's six will fly government and strategic transport, including the movement of senior officials, replacing the ageing helicopters of Wing 48.