The Italian Navy's first NH90 naval helicopter, on display at the 2011 Paris Air Show / Defense News photo by Bradley Peniston

By TOM KINGTON • PARIS — The Italian Navy’s first NH90 helicopter was delivered the week before the Air Show. Another three are due for delivery by next summer in a non-final version before final versions begin to arrive with upgraded radars and electronic
warfare suites. Ultimately, the Navy will buy 56 NH90s, including 10 troop transport format. Most will replace AB212s.