Confirmation of the order is the final nail in the coffin for Australia's problematic NHIndustries NH90 helicopter, known locally as the MRH-90 Taipan.
The president of NHIndustries believes there is still a window of opportunity for the NH90 to remain in Australian service despite media reports suggesting a Black Hawk purchase could be a done deal.
Germany has approved the acquisition of new shipborne helicopters to replace the Lynx in the latest multibillion euro purchase announced by Berlin this year.
