Spain has signed a contract with NH Industries, a consortium of Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo and Fokker to acquire 23 NH90 helicopters that include seven naval versions for an estimated $1.7 billion. Spain already operates eight examples of the NH90 TTH variant, with another 14 on order.

In addition, Spain is to modernise its fleet of 17 Boeing CH-47D Chinooks, raising them to the current F-model standard.