The Department of Defence has evaluated the industry responses to the Request for Proposals for the AIR 9000 Project.
The Air 9000 project will acquire an additional squadron of troop lift helicopters; upgrade/replacement the existing fleet of 36 Black Hawks; and rationalise the ADF helicopter fleet.
The responses from Australian Aerospace and Sikorsky will be subject to a further process of competition.
The Department has thanked AgustaWestland for its response, and has formally declined its proposal.
The AIR 9000 Project will equip the Australian Army with additional troop lift helicopters, and rationalise the overall number of helicopter types operated by the Australian Defence Force.
