Off the shelf: The Kiwis and Egyptians together with Poles operate the SH-2G Seasprite very successfully because they all purchased the "off the shelf" G model. Good old RAN/DMO try and build a model that has never been done - R&D alone was hundreds of millions with only 11 cabs to be purchased. F#@kwits I say are in charge of the circus...
The Tiger is unique to us....very very late, won't be ready until the 'next' war ; don't worry about our lack of air support for the boys and girls in A/Stan...