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Investing.com -- The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H225M helicopters that will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force.
The new helicopters will replace the current Puma fleet which has been in service for more than 40 years. They will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations.
"We are honoured that Morocco has chosen to replace its legacy Puma fleet with the H225M," said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. "This is another step in the partnership we have been building over the decades with the Kingdom of Morocco. The H225M is enjoying a strong momentum on the market. This aircraft is a reference for complex missions in tough environments. This order solidifies the H225M’s reputation as the helicopter of choice for combat search and rescue and special operations across the world."
The Royal Moroccan Air Force’s H225Ms will be equipped with a double hoist installation, a searchlight and a Safran Euroflir 410 electro-optical system. They will also have the capability to carry machine guns and an electronic warfare system for self-protection.
The agreement includes a support and service package with connected services.
Globally, more than 360 H225s and H225Ms are currently in service, accumulating nearly 980,000 flight hours. Military customers include France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iraq and Kuwait.
Airbus has maintained a presence in Morocco since 1951 through Airbus Atlantic, a wholly-owned subsidiary that specializes in composite manufacturing, assembly of complex metallic sub-assemblies, and maintenance and support of avionics equipment.
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