Platform Studies Begin Shaping NATO’s Future Medium Helicopter

Airbus helicopter concept

Airbus’ concept suggests a new architecture that combines a conventional platform with high-speed dash capability provided by its X3/Racer technology.

Credit: Airbus
The rotors are beginning to turn in a NATO-led effort to develop a new medium battlefield and naval helicopter that could be adopted by European allies starting in 2040. Study contracts awarded to Airbus, Leonardo and Sikorsky by NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) at the end of the...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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