The H145s will take over the training role currently provided by Puma HC2s. Photo: Airbus
The UK’s Defence Equipment & Support has awarded a £122 million contract for six Airbus H145 helicopters to provide aviation support for UK troops in Brunei and the island of Cyprus. The contract award follows on from the announcement by the Ministry of Defence that it intended to procure the aircraft.
The H145 is already used as part of the UK Military Flying Training System to train helicopter aircrew in maritime, mountain, and search-and-rescue techniques.
The additional helicopters will support UK troops conducting jungle training in Brunei, including essential medical evacuation. The aircraft based in the Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) in Cyprus will support UK training and military exercises (including joint UK/Republic of Cyprus activities), along with emergency response and aerial firefighting duties.
It is expected that additional H145s will take over duties in Brunei and Cyprus during 2026.
