Ghana has finalised an order for four advanced Airbus helicopters to bolster its defence capabilities and national emergency response services.
The contract, secured through the Ministry of Defence, includes two multi-mission H175M helicopters and two corporate models: one ACH175 and one ACH160.
The H175M aircraft will be tasked with transport, search and rescue, medical evacuation, and disaster relief operations. The corporate helicopters will provide modern, efficient transport for government personnel.
Arnaud Montalvo, Head of Africa and the Middle East for Airbus Helicopters, stated the order “marks the return of Airbus Helicopters to the country with a defined focus on customer support and partnership.”
He added that Ghana will become a leading West African customer for Airbus’s premium corporate helicopters with this deal.
The government will finance the acquisition over four years, beginning with an initial payment of €62.5 million, followed by scheduled instalments through December 2028.
The total contract value and delivery timelines were not disclosed.
This investment is part of a broader trend among African nations to modernise aerial assets for security and public service roles.
The new fleet is expected to significantly enhance Ghana’s rapid response capacity during crises and improve air mobility for state operations.
