Airbus, Boeing, Leonardo, Sikorsky Prequalify For NGRC Development

Leonardo Helicopters Caption: This tiltrotor concept was one of five independent Study 5 outputs. NSPA states, it does not reflect a preferred design or national selection

This tiltrotor concept was one of five independent Study 5 outputs. NSPA says it does not reflect a preferred design or national selection.

Credit: Leonardo Helicopters
LONDON–Airbus, Boeing, Leonardo, and Sikorsky have been prequalified to participate in the next steps of a NATO initiative to develop a new-generation battlefield and naval rotorcraft. The four companies passed a prequalification assessment at the end of 2025, enabling them to participate in 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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