 This brigade is the most requested by the Portuguese Government to fulfill international assignments due to its experience and multi-role capability.Economic crisis forced the Portuguese Government to make budget cuts in the Armed Forces, and in June 2012 it was announced that the Portuguese Army was no longer going to receive the 10 NH-90 transport helicopters that would incorporate the "Unidade de Aviação Ligeira do Exército" (Army Light Aviation Unit).Thus, the Rapid Reaction Brigade still maintains its dependency for aerial transportation purposes from the Air Force.