Romania acquires 12 Airbus H225M helicopters to strengthen its military capabilities
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Romania signed a contract for the acquisition of 12 Airbus H225M helicopters, within the framework of the European Commission's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument, with the aim of strengthening its defense capabilities and advancing the modernization of its Armed Forces. The agreement is part of SAFE, a European Union mechanism created to provide financial support to member states and accelerate investments aimed at improving their defense preparedness, as well as closing gaps considered critical in different military capabilities. The new H225Ms will be destined to reinforce and modernize Romania's rotary-wing capabilities. The platform will be used for different types of military missions, including tactical transport, special operations, search and rescue, evacuation, and support for deployed forces. The Airbus H225M belongs to the Super Puma family and is designed to operate in demanding conditions, including combat scenarios and crisis zones. Its long-range capability and multi-role configuration allow it to adapt to different operational needs. According to Airbus, there are currently more than 350 H225 and H225M helicopters in service around the world, which have accumulated more than one million flight hours. The aircraft is operated by the armed forces of 12 countries, including Mexico, France, Brazil, Hungary, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Malaysia, Morocco...
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