France, Feb. 12 -- In the world of military aviation, "strategic autonomy" is more than a buzzword; it is a necessity for the next generation of defence. Following the completion of the first phase of the European Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies (ENGRT) project, Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo Helicopters have officially kicked off ENGRT II. This three-year project, co-funded by the European Union, represents a decisive transition. A consortium of twelve nationsThe scale of ENGRT II is reflected in its backing. Supported by 12 EU Member States, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland and Spain, the project aims to mature critical technologies required to protect Europ...