UK New Medium Helicopter Numbers Cut by A Third

The Royal Air Force’s Pumas will be replaced by the selected NMH aircraft.

Credit: Tony Osborne/Aviation Week
LONDON—A planned fleet of new medium rotorcraft for the UK armed services has been cut in size by a third, industry officials have revealed to lawmakers. The UK defense ministry is now looking to purchase “circa 30” New Medium Helicopters (NMHs) rather than the “up to 44” originally proposed when...

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