The European Defence Agency warmly welcomes the announcement of a Franco-German joint effort for a common project on a Future Transport Helicopter capability in the 2020 timeframe.
The Agency has been fully engaged on the issue of strategic lift, including intra-theatre capability, in its work programme.
“The European Defence Agency has always encouraged Member States to converge their thinking about future needs and to collaborate closely on such ventures at an early stage, with widest possible participation,” said EDA Chief Executive Nick Witney.
The EDA is ready to do whatever is necessary to contribute to the success of this project for the benefit of its Member States and the implementation of the European Security and Defence Policy.