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AIRBUS TO LEAD NATO NEXT GENERATION ROTORCRAFT CAPABILITY CONCEPT STUDY
Airbus is partnering with RTX’s Collins Aerospace and Raytheon businesses and MBDA for the 13-month study which will analyse two integrated concepts of next-generation military rotorcraft.
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Artist's rendering of a next-generation military rotorcraft concept
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters to lead a concept study in the frame of the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) project under which the participants combine efforts to work on the design, development and delivery of a medium multi-role helicopter.
France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland and Italy are involved in the project via the different partner companies. Each partner will contribute to the study in its area of expertise: helicopter design, systems integration, connectivity, weapons and effectors, avionics and sensors. The study will focus on high-performance rotorcraft. The concepts will be modular and multi-mission, and fully interoperable with NATO standards. with a high degree of connectivity and resilient communication system.
More than 140 armed forces worldwide place their trust in Airbus’ helicopters, making Airbus one of the world's largest suppliers of advanced military rotorcraft. Its broad range of helicopters comprises dual platforms (like the combat-proven H225M and the H145M) and specialised military helicopters like the Tiger and the NH90. Airbus also offers a broad range of unmanned systems and is developing the potential provided by manned-unmanned teaming. Airbus has a strong track record in federating European and global players to deliver ambitious projects such as the Next Generation Rotorcraft.
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters to lead a concept study in the frame of the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) project under which the participants combine efforts to work on the design, development and delivery of a medium multi-role helicopter.
France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland and Italy are involved in the project via the different partner companies. Each partner will contribute to the study in its area of expertise: helicopter design, systems integration, connectivity, weapons and effectors, avionics and sensors. The study will focus on high-performance rotorcraft. The concepts will be modular and multi-mission, and fully interoperable with NATO standards. with a high degree of connectivity and resilient communication system.
More than 140 armed forces worldwide place their trust in Airbus’ helicopters, making Airbus one of the world's largest suppliers of advanced military rotorcraft. Its broad range of helicopters comprises dual platforms (like the combat-proven H225M and the H145M) and specialised military helicopters like the Tiger and the NH90. Airbus also offers a broad range of unmanned systems and is developing the potential provided by manned-unmanned teaming. Airbus has a strong track record in federating European and global players to deliver ambitious projects such as the Next Generation Rotorcraft.
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