Ireland is among the countries involved in a concept study for the development of a new Nato helicopter. Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand/ AFP via Getty
“France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland and Italy are involved in the project via the different partner companies,” Airbus said in statement. “Each partner will contribute to the study in its area of expertise: helicopter design, systems integration, connectivity, weapons and effectors, avionics and sensors. The study will focus on high-performance rotorcraft.
“Collins Aerospace in Cork features capabilities in applied research and technology and is part of a global technology and open innovation resource team spanning Europe, US and Asia,” it adds. “Currently, the research facility employs approximately 64 researchers and scientists focused on advancing Raytheon Technologies Corporation capabilities,” they said.