Jun 23, 2023 · The French Air Force and Space featured the Airbus H160M Cheetah (Gepard) at the Paris Air Show 2023 as an opportunity to present the future light joint helicopter (HIL) of the Armed Forces
Dec 22, 2021 · France signed contract for first batch of several prototypes and 30 Airbus H160M Guépard helicopters (21 for army, 8 for navy and 1 for air force) as part of the Light Joint Helicopter programme (HIL)
Mar 3, 2017 · France Defence Minister announced selection of the H160 to replace the Dauphin, Gazelle, Puma, Fennec and Alouette III in the 3 armed forces
