The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is leading the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) project to combine efforts to work on design, development and delivery of a medium multi-role helicopter.
In July 2024 , Airbus in partnership with Collins Aerospace, Raytheon (both part of RTX Group) and MBDA were awarded 13-month contract for concept development
In July 2024 , Airbus in partnership with Collins Aerospace, Raytheon (both part of RTX Group) and MBDA were awarded 13-month contract for concept development
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Airbus Unveils NATO NGRC Rotorcraft Proposal
23-Feb-26 - Airbus has unveiled its next-generation rotorcraft concept designed in partnership with RTX and MDBA to meet NATO’s NGRC study requirements, highlighting advanced speed, range, survivability and digital architecture for future European military operations. #NGRC
EU Launches ENGRT II to Develop Next-Generation Military Rotorcraft
13-Feb-26 - Airbus and Leonardo have launched ENGRT II, a three-year European Union co-funded project of advancing next-generation rotorcraft technologies for the future combat helicopter. #ENGRT
Sikorsky to Develop Concept for NATO NGRC Future Helicopter
27-Jul-24 - The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Lockheed Martin Sikorsky a contract to study integrated platform concepts for its Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) program #NGRC
Airbus to Lead NATO NGRC Future Helicopter Study
26-Jul-24 - The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) awarded 13-month contract to Airbus, RTX and MDBA to develop the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) project concept for the future medium multi-role helicopter #NGRC
Bell and Leonardo MoU on Military Tiltrotors
28-Feb-24 - Bell and Leonardo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate cooperation opportunities in the tiltrotor technology domain during Heli-Expo 2024 #tiltrotor
Europe Funds Next Generation Military Helicopter
01-Feb-23 - The European Union is supporting studies on the next generation of military rotorcraft for the replacement of the current helicopter fleets beyond 2040 #2040
