The HCSAF and HCSN have given the go-ahead for the production of the S/A-H26WNG helicopter. This will replace the AH-26X project which is officially on-hold but in reality is stone dead. The WNG will use elements of technology developed for the X including the uprated engines and the improved avionics and sensor suite. The WNG will also include the new computer architecture giving a much greater sensor fusion and tactical support.
The WNG will be developed in 2 models, the AH-26WNG for the HCSAF close support and anti-tank operations and SH-26WNG for the HCSN ASW and general naval operations. Around 100 of each will be built at the first instance though there are 1000s of H-26s coming to the end of their lives over the next 5 years (some dating back to the 1st Clone War) so further orders are likely.
