After more than 20 years of delays and technical problems, Norway is a manufacturer. NHIndustries (NHI)I decided to take legal measures against Nh90 It is demanding a 2.8 billion euros compensation, six times the cost of a helicopter contract.
Norwegian media Technical weekly magazineAccording to, the Oslo government has failed to negotiate the coordination. 33 billion Norway Krone (about 2.8 billion euros)It is demanding compensation. This case is November 10, 2025from Oslo District CourtIt will be sentenced to be sentenced.
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A program that was full of problems from the start
In 2001, Norway through the NAHEMA 14 NH90 HelicoptersAbout 5 billion kroneI ordered (about 500 million euros at the time). Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, FokkerNHINDUSTRIES, a consortium composed of, was in charge of the production, and the helicopter Anti -submarine, Search and structure, Coastal expensesIt was used for.
However, the program soon became one of the most problematic businesses in modern European defense history.
2018 Norwegian Defense Chief of StaffThe report warns that the NH90 fleet would not be able to achieve the contract goal without already “securing enough spare parts, the appropriate maintenance structure, and a wide support system.”
“It’s been over 20 years, but there are still no helicopters that can be operated.”
“We have worked with NHI to solve the NH90 problem, but we have not secured a helicopter that can be carried out 20 years after the contract was signed.” Norwegian Defense AgencyDirector Gro JæreIs revealed in June 2022.
Suspension and replacement of operation
Same year, Norwegian Defense AgencyIs a historical decision. NH90 Helicopter’s entire fleet is stopped and returned to the manufacturerAnd he asked for a full refund.
“No matter how much time our technicians invest and order parts – it is impossible to make the NH90 according to the requirements of our military.” Bjørn Arild GramSayed.
About this NHIndustries“I feel extreme disappointment,” he argued that it was not given a chance to submit a final improvement to increase the utilization rate of the helicopter.
Immediately after the contract is terminated, Oslo Sikorsky — Lockheed MartinSigning a new contract with the subsidiary of HH-60W I decided to introduce a helicopter. This will replace the NH90.
Refund requests for € 2.8 billion
At first, Norway originally called for a refund of 500 million euros. However, the current billing amount 2.8 billion eurosIt has increased to, which includes: – full refund paid to NHI; -HH-60W new helicopter order cost (about 10.9 billion euros); – Maintenance and operating expenses during the NH90 operation period.
NH90 problem that continues worldwide
It’s not a matter of Norway. Other countries also expressed their dissatisfaction with the performance of the NH90. australiaIs 41 NH90 MRH TAIPANsecond UH-60M Blackhawks in their 40sIt was decided to be replaced with high maintenance costs and low utilization reasons. The Australian Navy also has six offshore MRH90 12 MH-60R SihawkIt was announced to be replaced.
Sweden After all, I chose the same road, and in 2022 HKP-14 The NH90 version retired by 2035, and for transportation. UH-60 BlackhawkAnd plans to replace it with a subsequent model for maritime operations in the future.
Source and Image: TEKNISK UKEBLAD | Norwegian Armed Forces | Forsvaret | Aerotime. This content was written with the help of AI and was inspected by the editorial team.
