Ghana has strengthened its national emergency response and security infrastructure by purchasing four modern helicopters from Airbus Helicopters under a contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence.
The contract includes two H175M multi-mission helicopters and two Airbus Corporate Helicopters platforms, one ACH175 and one ACH160, allowing Ghana to strengthen its capabilities for search and rescue, emergency medical services, and disaster relief operations.
The government will finance the acquisition of the multipurpose helicopters over four years, with an initial payment of €62.5 million.
This will be followed by additional payments in May 2026, March 2027, and December 2028.
The H175M aircraft will be used for transport, search and rescue, emergency medical services, and disaster relief missions, according to a news release from Airbus Helicopters. This will give the nation more flexibility in handling both civilian emergencies and security-related activities.
Arnaud Montalvo, Head of Airbus Helicopters’ Africa and Middle East Region, announced the deal, characterising it as a renewed collaboration between Ghana and the manufacturer.
“The commitment from Ghana marks the return of Airbus Helicopters to the country with a defined focus on customer support and partnership,” he stated.
He pointed out that the inclusion of corporate helicopters highlights the government’s emphasis on dependable and contemporary transportation for official tasks, while the choice of the H175M platform represents Ghana’s operational demands across defence and humanitarian operations.
“We are particularly excited that the H175M will be operated in Ghana, demonstrating the aircraft’s versatility across defence and security missions. This key deal also makes Ghana a leading customer in West Africa for our premium corporate helicopters, the ACH160 and ACH175,” Mr. Montalvo continued.
Source: newsthemegh.com