Kratos Defense, GE Aerospace announce joint U.S. Air Force contract for $12.4M

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) and GE Aerospace (GE) announced a joint U.S. Air Force contract for $12.4M to design a next generation engine for small Collaborative Combat Aircraft, CCA. The initial phase of the program will complete the preliminary design of the GEK1500 engine to meet demanding performance requirements while achieving aggressive cost targets for affordable mass. Stacey Rock, President of Kratos Turbine Technologies Division, said, “Building on the success of our GEK800 engine program, the development of the GEK1500 further demonstrates our team’s ability and commitment to deliver high-performance, affordable, jet engines that can be rapidly produced to meet the demands of our defense customers.”