The Hungarian Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus H225M multi-purpose helicopters equipped with the HForce weapon management system. Airbus will also provide a training and support package.

Earlier this year, Hungary ordered 20 Airbus Helicopters H145Ms, likewise equipped with the HForce system.

The H225Ms selected by Hungary will be equipped with state-of-the-art communication capabilities and will be used for transport, combat search and rescue, and special operations missions. The H225M is designed to carry up to 28 troops and air-to-ground and air-to-surface armaments, as well as electronic warfare systems.

A total of 88 H225Ms have been delivered since the first delivery to the French Air Force in 2006.

With this contract, Hungary becomes the 9^th country to have selected the H225M, which is currently operational in France, Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, and has recently been ordered by Kuwait and Singapore.