Future Naval Helicopter Project

[jumpertech]

This project is underway. Hopefully there is still some money left somewhere when it's time to sign on the dotted line for new birds..
This thread shouldn't be as contentious as the C130 speculators thread

If any of the models mentioned in the article below come to fruition I'd be pleased as punch
defsec.net.nz/2020/10/26/new-zealands-future-maritime-helicopter-options/

The considerations for the last round of assessments that helped choose the Aussie Sprites here make for interesting reading.
www.defence.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/a46a98df3b/mpr-2015-vol-3.pdf

[gibbo]

Yes, I think given the DCP is currently been revised & the Govt has made clear noises about pushing out some projects, and now also the finance minister apparently asking for $4Bn worth of projects to be cut from same... I wouldn't get at all excited just yet.

[tnos]

I've always thought the Seasprites should be supplemented by a lower end light Helicopter such as the A109 for use on the OPVs and Figates or even CAN and AOR when a higher end one isn't required.