Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) Industry Day

Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) Industry Day – 27 May 2025

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is pleased to announce the 2nd Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) Industry Day, taking place on 27 May 2025 at the NSPA Headquarters in Capellen, Luxembourg.

The Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) is one of NATO’s High Visibility Projects, addressing the urgent need to develop a new generation of medium multi-role rotorcraft to replace current fleets, which will begin to phase out between 2035 and 2050. Following the extension of the NGRC initiative by Defence Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom (with Canada expected to join in 2025), the programme is now entering its crucial Concept Design phase. This phase aims to define a preferred design solution by 2027, forming the basis for future development, production, and in-service support stages.

Objectives of the Industry Day:

To present the NSPA’s competitive acquisition strategy and upcoming activities related to the NGRC Concept Design phase
To engage in discussion and gather feedback from prospective industry participants
To offer networking opportunities and encourage partnerships among attending companies

Event Details:

Date: 27 May 2025
Venue: NSPA Headquarters, Capellen, Luxembourg
Registration Deadline: 15 April 2025
Confirmation of Participation: By 27 April 2025
Participation Limit: Two representatives per company

Optional: Submission of a two-page company profile to be shared with attendees for networking purposes

Participation is by registration only, and acceptance will be based on:

Eligibility: Companies must have legal residence and place of effective management in a NATO nation
Qualification: Demonstrated experience in relevant aviation sectors (e.g., aircraft manufacturing, digital enablers, systems integration, logistics support, etc.)
Priority will be given to new companies or those with limited past business with NSPA
Space availability

Please note: This Industry Day is not a pre-qualification or solicitation conference. Companies are asked to await confirmation before making travel arrangements.

Tentative Agenda:

08:30 – 09:30: Arrival and in-processing
09:00 – 09:30: Welcome and administrative remarks
09:30 – 12:30: Briefing on the current status of the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) and future steps until 2029
12:30 – 13:30: Lunch break
13:30 – 14:30: Workshop on Life Cycle Costs (LCC): Discussion on key cost categories and assumptions for LCC estimates prior to design phase
14:45 – 15:45: Workshop on Open Systems Architecture (OSA) and Digital Engineering: Exploring OSA approaches and digital ecosystems to drive innovation and efficiencies
16:00 – 17:00: Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights and Export-Controlled Data: Reviewing data rights and considerations for various programme stakeholders
17:15 – 18:30: Workshop on Design, Development and Integration Planning: Roadmap for NGRC design, prototyping, milestones, risk reduction strategies
13:30 – 18:30: Networking opportunity: Dedicated space for discussions and side meetings among industry participants

Registration: Companies interested in participating must complete the online registration form on the NSPA website by 15 April 2025.

For more information: www.nspa.nato.int
Email: industry.info@nspa.nato.int

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