France gearing up for HIL (Airbus H160 based) helicopter development

France is likely to issue a preliminary development contract for its hélicoptère interarmées léger (HIL) programme by the end of the year, to allow manufacturer Airbus Helicopters to begin initial risk-reduction activities. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/france-gearing-up-for-hil-helicopter-development-442494/