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Belgium Retires Its Troubled NH90 Military Helicopters

Belgium Retires Its Troubled NH90 Military Helicopters

Costly maintenance issues lead to phase-out of fleet
The Belgian military is retiring its NH90 transport helicopters after labeling them a poor investment plagued by high maintenance costs and operational challenges.

Defense officials confirmed the decision to phase out the fleet, citing unsustainable expenses and the need to prioritize more reliable equipment in modernizing the country’s defense capabilities.
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