According to a press release published by Airbus on May 20, 2021, the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has confirmed an option to Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines for two more H160s for the French Navy. These aircraft will join the fleet of four H160s already contracted in 2020, the first of which is currently being assembled by Airbus Helicopters in Marignane, in the south of France.
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| Future Helicopter H160s (Picture source: Airbus) |

