According to ABC News, after Australia canceled a contract worth tens of billions of dollars to buy conventional submarines from France under the pretext of buying US and British nuclear submarines; It is now set to retire six European NH-90 helicopters in exchange for delivering 12 Black Hawk or Black Hawk helicopters from the United States.
Early this Saturday morning, the U.S. Defense Cooperation Agency announced that it would sign Congress into a deal that includes helicopter equipment and ancillary services; Has set. The value of this contract is estimated at about one billion and 300 thousand dollars.
The Australian Navy already had 24 UAV-60 Black Hawk helicopters at Albatross Air Base, bringing the number of helicopters in its fleet to 36.
In early 2021, Australia removed all 47 European NH-90 helicopters from service due to safety concerns and the need for repair.
Having more Blackhawks will enable Australia to conduct anti-submarine operations, air relocation and rescue operations.
