Overview
- The first Sea Tiger landed at the German Defence Ministry in Berlin and was received by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.
- The MRFH variant is designed for frigates and features a dipping sonar and sonobuoy system to detect submarines, with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles available for engagement.
- Germany plans to base a total of 30 Sea Tigers at Marinefliegergeschwader 5 in Nordholz in Lower Saxony.
- The new type will replace the long-serving Sea Lynx, which has been in German Navy service since 1981.
- Officials say the helicopter will strengthen maritime situational awareness and pair with assets such as the P-8A Poseidon for North Atlantic security.