Agreement marks the country's first purchase from Airbus Helicopters and continues a recent series of H145 sales

Avincis plans to deploy up to 15 helicopters across Northern Europe, Italy and Spain

Autonomous aircraft is expected to make its first flight later this year, with service entry planned for the early 2030s

Contract includes training and logistics package; aircraft will replace nine H135s

Meeting between Presidents Macron and Lula in November will have on the agenda a defense package that also includes H145 helicopters and a submarine, according to report