The ENGRT II project, aims to contribute to strategic autonomy in defense capabilities , while enhancing the competitiveness and innovation of Europe’s rotorcraft industry. It addresses the evolving demands of European global defense, with the aim to prepare the EU Next Generation Rotorcraft by 2030. It follows ENGRT1 and will foster technology excellence and innovation, pushing further cutting-edge research in rotorcraft architectures and technologies, focusing on advancements in new rotorcraft configurations for military operations, aerodynamics, materials, and systems.
Work on Systems will be done to voice a joint and strong EU rotorcraft community on strategic topics of interest, namely a European view of Modular Open System Approach, and technologies for rotorcraft in Multidomain Collaborative Combat. This will drive the development of EU next-generation rotorcraft that outperform current models. Leveraging on state-of-the-art technologies ENGRT II is also set to push further EU Competitiveness, by improving positioning of participants against non-European players. For better Strategic Autonomy and EDITB resilience in an era of dynamic geopolitical challenges, it aims to reduce dependence on external technology sources, ensuring that European nations can independently develop and maintain advanced military rotorcraft systems, thereby enhancing the EU's defense capabilities.
ENGRT II fosters Cross-Border Cooperation among member states, encouraging partnerships between industry, research institutions, and universities across Europe. With 10 SMEs on-board, the project facilitates the sharing of expertise and resources, creating a more integrated European defense landscape. Life-Cycle Efficiency will receive a specific attention in ENGRT II, focusing on sustainable practices and technologies that reduce the impact of rotorcraft operations while improving operational effectiveness.
