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Belgium receives first Airbus H145M light attack helicopter as part of expanded 20-aircraft fleet renewal

The Belgian Air Force has taken delivery of the first Airbus H145M light attack helicopter, handed over on June 23, as Belgium starts fielding a new rotorcraft capability. The aircraft supports defense and Federal Police fleet modernization under an expanded order for 20 H145Ms.

Discovered 2026-06-24T20:42:08.708026-07:00 | 2026-06-24T20:42:08.708026-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • Belgium is taking the first step in a 20-aircraft H145M modernization plan for defense and Federal Police roles, adding a new operator to the H145M fleet base.
  • The handover underlines continuing buy-side demand for the H145-class light twin as European forces refresh utility and light attack capability, consistent with broader H145 output momentum discussed in Airbus Helicopters chief targets 120 H145-class light twins this year.
  • Deliveries mark a near-term capability move for Belgium’s security and defense posture, turning procurement into initial operational availability for the first aircraft.

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militaryleak.com APAC Defence Reporter zona-militar.com actu-aero.fr arabiandefence.com galaxiamilitar.es
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First Seen
2026-06-24T20:42:08.708026-07:00
Latest Update
2026-06-29T05:42:42.257160-07:00
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