Spanish Navy seeks second NH90 batch with Standard 2 special‑forces MSPT for shipborne operations

Spain's navy is preparing to embark NHIndustries NH90 helicopters aboard its ships and is pursuing a second batch that would include a Standard 2 special‑forces MSPT variant. The follow‑on builds on a 2018 acquisition of seven Standard 3 MSPT units within Spain's 23‑aircraft NH90 order.

Discovered 2025-12-09T23:36:51.194219-08:00 | 2025-12-09T23:36:51.194219-08:00

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The planned follow‑on expands Spain’s shipborne rotary capability and builds on its 2018 buy of seven Standard 3 MSPT helicopters as part of a 23‑aircraft NH90 programme, signalling continued investment in maritime special‑operations and embarked aviation.
The NH90 programme has a history of delivery and performance disputes that can affect schedule, costs and sustainment — see Norway’s legal dispute with NHIndustries for programme risk context (https://hype.aero/?story=00f96033-1a70-42d6-b61e-253c924d500f).
The move aligns with broader Spanish defence procurement priorities and budgeted aviation buys under recent government plans, reinforcing momentum for naval aviation recapitalisation (https://hype.aero/?story=722926e8-2a2c-4b14-92d1-fa9f6ad1b07c).

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