The sale includes the helicopters, as well as 140 engines, 72 common missile warnings systems, communications security radios, laser-detecting sets, radar-detecting sets, and electronic counter-countermeasures, transponders, navigation systems, air data computers, night vision devices, infrared suppression systems, equipment, logistics and program support.

“The proposed sale will improve Germany’s heavy lift capability. Germany intends to use this enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defence and deter regional threats,” the DSCA statement said.

“Germany will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

Boeing Helicopters has been selected as the principal contractor and the deal will require temporary deployment of around 30 contractor representatives to Germany’s main operating bases for three to five years.

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.