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British Army H145 Jupiter HC2s begin Brunei training mission

The British Army has deployed the first pair of Airbus H145 Jupiter HC2 light twins to Brunei for a training mission, operated by 667 Squadron as part of a £148 million 2024 order for six aircraft. The H145s replace Puma HC2s retired from service in March.

Discovered 2026-04-08T03:06:49.148295-07:00 | 2026-04-08T03:06:49.148295-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • First two of a six-aircraft, £148 million H145 Jupiter HC2 order are now operating with 667 Sqn in Brunei, replacing Puma HC2s withdrawn in March — a concrete milestone in the Army's rotary-wing recapitalisation.
  • The deployment reinforces Airbus Helicopters' light-twin momentum, adding to recent H145/H135 commercial and public-service deal activity at VertiCon (VertiCon H135/H145 deals) and complements the OEM's strong 2025 orders and delivery performance (Airbus Helicopters 2025 orders/deliveries).

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