Upgraded NH90 Makes First Flight

NHIndustries
Credit: NHIndustries
A new capability upgrade for the NATO Frigate Helicopter variant of the NHIndustries NH90 rotorcraft has been flown for the first time. Software Release 3 (SWR3) flew for the first time on an Italian Navy NH90 on July 21. The upgrade—also called Block 1—adds Link 22 capability, enables a new high...
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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