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Airbus Unveils Next-Gen Rotorcraft Concepts for NATO

2/24/2026

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  • Airbus Helicopters introduced rotorcraft concepts to meet NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) requirements, developed with Collins Aerospace, Raytheon, MBDA.
  • The concepts include a high-performance conventional helicopter and a high-speed compound rotorcraft.
  • Bruno Even emphasized affordability and efficiency for military partners, highlighting modular designs enabling shared maintenance and training.
  • Airbus is collaborating with Leonardo on European Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies project to advance vertical lift and replace fleets by 2040.