Germany Begins Heavy Transport Helo Procurement

Credit: CH-53K: USMC
Germany has formally begun the acquisition process for its STH heavy-lift helicopter replacement program. Procurement officials issued a formal tender on Feb. 28 for a fleet of 44-60 helicopters, each capable of transporting 30 soldiers or 10 tons of cargo as internal load or carry 10 tons of cargo...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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