By Elias Schisgall


GE Aerospace received a U.S. Air Force contract to complete design review work on an engine for autonomous aircraft.

The defense and aerospace technology company said the contract covers the completion of a preliminary design review for its new GE426 engine, which is intended to support the Air Force's medium thrust class Autonomous Collaborative Platform mission.

The engine is "purpose-built for the medium-thrust-class ACP mission, delivering the performance, affordability and manufacturability required for uncrewed, autonomous combat aircraft," the company said Tuesday.

Financial terms of the contract weren't disclosed.

The company completed a concept design review for the GE426 engine in August.


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