Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced that the government of Ghana has placed an order for multi-mission Airbus helicopters.
On Thursday, Airbus Helicopters announced that it had secured a contract from Ghana’s Ministry of Defence for the supply of four helicopters.
They identified the helicopters as two H175Ms, one ACH175, and one ACH160.
“Airbus revealed that under the agreement, two H175Ms will be deployed as multi-mission helicopters to support transport, search and rescue operations, emergency medical services, and disaster relief.
The ACH175 and ACH160 will be used primarily for transport duties”, citinews stated.
Arnaud Montalvo, Head of Africa and the Middle East Region for Airbus Helicopters stated, “The commitment from Ghana marks the return of Airbus Helicopters to the country with a defined focus on customer support and partnership”.
“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 added.
It will be recalled that Finance Minister Ato Forson announced that the government will commence the procurement of four helicopters and two aircraft for the Ghana Air Force.
Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Mr Forson stated, “The Ghana Air Force will be retooled. Beginning in 2026, the Government of Ghana will initiate procurement processes for the acquisition of four modern helicopters, one long-range aircraft, and one medium-range aircraft. These are expected to be delivered within four years, provided the procurement is finalised in 2026”.
“In 2026, the government will procure two 72-meter Offshore Patrol Vessels equipped with helipads and combat systems. These vessels will enable the Navy to conduct long-endurance patrols, safeguard the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), prevent maritime crimes, protect critical offshore infrastructure, and support bunkering and oil field security operations,” he noted.
The news comes following Captain Paul Forjoe, a member of the investigative committee probing the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6, who has revealed that the crash report recommends that the Ghana Armed Forces acquire modern helicopters and a training simulator.
According to the investigative committee report, the Air Force must invest in simulators for recurrent pilot training.
He further added that Ghana contracts certified aviation weather providers and develops en route navigational aids, especially in remote areas.
Speaking during the official presentation of the findings, Captain Forjoe detailed, “We have recommended that the Air Force acquire modern aircraft with terrain avoidance warning systems and modern navigation systems”.
“The aircraft should also have cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders, which are the audio-visual capable types.”
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