Cyril Heckel

Cyril Heckel

Program and Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability Manager NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
Cyril Heckel

Cyril Heckel is currently the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) Programme Manager for its Concept Stage at NSPA. He has been working within international defense programme environment for the last 19 years, operating 7 years at OCCAR and the last 5 years at NSPA. He concluded his 23-year Naval officer career in 2018 where he served on several operational units between 1997 and 2002 before directing his career towards Naval Programme Management. He was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1998, from SUPELEC engineering school in 2004 and from the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program in 2018. He has extensive experience in leading high-level performance teams for defense armament Programmes and he strongly supports dedication to customers’ satisfaction.

DAY ONE | TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2026

12:10 ENTERING A NEW PHASE FOR NGRC

  • Understanding the NGRC targets for 2026 following the conclusion of Study 5
  • Early results from NGRC working groups who are defining key requirements ahead of the RFP
  • Outline of the new procurement model for NSPA

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