Airbus Helicopters flew the first of 18 NH90 Sea Lion ordered by the German Navy on Dec. 8 in Donauwörth.
The Sea Lion “has an increased number of sensors and improved navigation and communications equipment, which means that this military helicopter will also be able to operate in civil air space,” according to the press statement.
Deliveries will start at the end of 2019 and a second NH90 Sea Lion is currently awaiting qualification testing.