 
                                                                As NATO finalises requirements for its Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC), collaboration, innovation, and interoperability remain central. With concept studies complete, the programme enters a pivotal phase that will define NATO’s rotary-wing future. Ahead of his briefing at International Military Helicopter 2026, Cyril Heckel, NGRC Programme Manager at the NSPA, discusses recent developments, procurement milestones, and how advanced technologies will drive a sustainable, modular, and mission-ready next-generation platform.