The Spanish Ministry of Defence has initiated a comprehensive study to evaluate a new, advanced version of the NH90 helicopter, designated HSPN, for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities. This research, led by Defence Minister Margarita Robles, represents a EUR 10 million investment and will be managed through the General Directorate of Armament and Material (DGAM). A significant aspect of the study includes determining the compatibility of the HSPN variant with Spain’s future C-295 maritime patrol vessels and the F-100 and F-110 frigates. Key integration evaluations will focus on incorporating advanced systems such as Data Link 16, Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL), SAES acoustic systems, and electronic warfare countermeasures, including self-protection technology from Indra. Further technical analysis will investigate the feasibility of equipping the NH90 HSPN with the NSM-AL missile, a specialised variant of the Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace missile system, designed for deployment from helicopters and drones. Spain has recently acquired this missile to enhance the capabilities of its F-110 frigates, with plans to extend its deployment to other naval platforms, including the upgraded F-100 frigates and S-80 submarines. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dMiFs33D Photo: Airbus. #Spain #NH90 #helicopter #navy #NSM #NSMAL #missile #antiship #defence #industry #military #technology #armedforces #Europe
