Aix en Provence, France 3rd August 2026- NHIndustries (NHI), together with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA), proudly announces the successful completion of the first flight of the NH90 Software Release 3 (SWR3) configuration, also dubbed ‘Block 1’. click on image to enlargeThis important achievement marks the beginning of the flight test campaign for the SWR3 configuration and represents a major milestone in the evolution of the NH90 programme. A major step forward for the NH90 programmeSoftware Release 3 represents one of the most significant capability upgrades introduced to the NH90 in recent years. It will implements major operational improvements for both NH90 variants, the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and the Nato Frigate Helicopter (NFH). The first flight marks the successful integration of these new systems and represents an important step towards the qualification and entry into service of the SWR3 configuration.