Kacey Roberts
GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have formalized a teaming agreement to advance small turbofan engines for unmanned platforms.
The pact builds on GE Aerospace’s previous memorandum of understanding with Kratos Turbine Technologies, a division of Kratos, GE Aerospace said Tuesday. Signed in July 2024, that MOU aims to develop and produce affordable, small engines for unmanned aerial systems and collaborative combat aircraft.
Partnership Details
Under the agreement, the companies will jointly develop, manufacture, test and field the GEK800 engine, a small turbofan designed for UAS and CCA.
In addition to the GEK800, the team has also begun work on the GEK1500, another new engine intended for UAS, CCA and similar applications.
Executive Remarks
Amy Gowder, president and CEO of Defense & Systems at GE Aerospace, commented, “The formalization of this teaming agreement and initiation of development of these new engines mark another step forward in our dedication to providing affordable, adaptable, high-performance propulsion systems for the future force.”
In a separate statement, Eric DeMarco, president and CEO of Kratos, said, “Kratos’ strategically important Teaming Agreement with GE Aerospace continues to rapidly advance and expand, with the GEK family of engines targeting certain of the most important, mission critical and highest priority needs and requirements of United States National Security.”
