On 21 December 2001, Eurocopter was awarded the contract to meet the Australian Army's "AIR 87 requirement" for 22 Tiger helicopters of the ARH (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) version.
2001年12月，欧洲直升机公司获得澳大利亚陆军的“空军87需求”合同，订购22架虎式ARH型（Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter）武装侦察直升机。