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Airbus Helicopters has presented its next generation rotorcraft concepts in response to NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study requirements. The proposal to NATO was developed in collaboration with RTX businesses Collins Aerospace and Raytheon, as well as MBDA.

Airbus presents next generation helicopter and high-speed rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC study programme

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  The submission includes two concepts: a high-performance conventional helicopter and a novel high-speed compound rotorcraft. According to Airbus, the twin approach is intended to ensure operational efficiency and fleet complementarity for military partners. Modularity and simplicity form the core principles of the proposal. The design philosophy is based on delivering platforms that are straightforward […]

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Royal Marines have fired mortar rounds into the Arctic sky as intensive mission rehearsals continue in Northern Norway, where around 1,500 UK Commandos have been deployed inside the Arctic Circle as part of NATO efforts to protect the alliance’s Nordic nations. The live-fire training near Moen, more than 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle, comes as the Defence Secretary announced increased British activity in the region during a visit to Camp Viking in Øverbygd.

Royal Marines Commandos conduct Arctic mortar training before NATO Cold Response and Lion Protector drills

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Royal Marines have fired mortar rounds into the Arctic sky as intensive mission rehearsals continue in Northern Norway, where around 1,500 UK Commandos have been deployed inside the Arctic Circle as part of NATO efforts to protect the alliance’s Nordic nations.

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