a first firing campaign with the H160M equipped with a 12.7 mm axial machine gun.

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has green-lit studies on the integration of MBDA’s Akeron LP missile. The Akeron LP is a long-range, lightweight multi-role air-to-ground missile, versatile enough to handle anti-tank missions as well as anti-surface or possibly anti-drone missions. The H160M can be fitted with two internal 250-litre auxiliary tanks, further extending its already impressive range.

The H160M’s weapon pylons and the associated reinforcements of the structure give it significant growth potential for new developments, such as the integration of new types of air launched effects, missiles, but also remotely operated munitions (drones)

The H160M will also be equipped with the TopOwl helmet, identical to that of the Tiger, with identical modes and functions, and it will use the same electronic warfare suite as the combat helicopter.