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