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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions And GE Aerospace Announce That The GEK800 Engine Has Been Awarded A U.S. Air Force Contract For Engineering, Manufacturing And Development Of The Turbofan For The Joint Air-To-Surface Standoff Missile

Aug 17, 2026 · 07:06 AM ET· updated 2h ago

The designation and contract mark advancement of the program designed to provide small, low-cost, high-performance engines for use in cruise missiles, collaborative combat-type aircraft, and other uncrewed aerial

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Kratos and GE Aerospace won a big Air Force contract to build a new small engine for missiles and drones. This shows the Air Force trusts their engine design and wants to move forward, which is a positive sign for both companies.

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