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The team announced its intention to bid on May 28. Bell is also partnering with Hawker Pacific for Land 2097 Phase 4 and has independent teams working on each bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other contenders are likely to include Boeing\u2019s AH-6i Little Bird; MD Helicopters\u2019 MD530G; and Leonardo Helicopters, but neither company has publicly declared its intent to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Australian Defence Force is seeking an off-the-shelf helicopter in the 4-ton class to support the Army\u2019s special forces, primarily in their domestic counterterrorism role. Australia plans to buy up to 16 aircraft to provide an air assault capability for small teams within the special forces, and a fast-roping system to rapidly deliver troops while hovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secondary roles include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, fire support, and general utility. A weapons capability is optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four helicopters are required to fit in a single C-17A airlifter and be capable of rapid deployment from the Australian Army\u2019s 6th Aviation Regiment base at Holsworthy, outside Sydney. The regiment currently operates the NHIndustries-made MRH-90 Taipan in a special forces support role, and the new helicopter is to complement that capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deliveries are expected to begin in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For its planned bid, Airbus Australia Pacific has teamed with 15 local suppliers to meet the Australian Industry Capability policy, which calls for defense suppliers to include local industry in their efforts. Those domestic companies include Safran Australia, Qinetiq Australia, HeliMods, Toll Helicopters, Helicopter Logistics, Sigma Bravo and Thales. 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