GE Aerospace – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

12 May

Air

XA103 engine for the US Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program

Pratt & Whitney, GE Pass Engine Assembly Review for NGAP Program

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace have completed assembly readiness reviews for their adaptive cycle engines under the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program.

Apr- 2026 -

21 April

Americas

Machine gun ammunition is seen stacked at a supply point as Soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company, “Arctic Dragons”, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska, prepare to execute a gunnery live-fire exercise with M1135 Stryker Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 5, 2017. The gunnery tested Soldier’s proficiency with identifying, engaging, and eliminating hostile targets while increasing combat effectiveness. The Styker NBCRV provides Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical detection and surveillance for battlefield visualization, and situational awareness to increase unit combat power. The core of the NBCRV is its on-board integrated NBC sensor suite, and integrated meteorological system. An NBC positive overpressure system minimizes cross-contamination of samples and detection instruments, provides crew protection, and allows extended operation at Mission Oriented Protective Posture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Taps Automakers for WWII-Style Weapons Industry Push

Washington is exploring a World War II-style expansion of US weapons manufacturing, holding early talks with automobile developers, including General Motors and Ford, to repurpose factory capacity for military production.

15 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace to Open Depot for India’s Tejas Jet Engines

The Indian Air Force has contracted GE Aerospace to establish a staging facility for the F404-IN20 propulsion systems that power the Tejas light combat aircraft.

Mar- 2026 -

16 March

Air

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Tate enters data into his portable maintenance computer in front of an F-22A Raptor aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 21, 2009. Tate and the jet are deployed from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va. (DoD photo by Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace, Palantir Launch AI Push to Keep More US Military Planes in the Air

The companies said the goal is to spot problems earlier, untangle supply chain bottlenecks, and help sustain a larger share of mission-ready aircraft.

10 March

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace Expands US Manufacturing With $1B Investment, 5,000 Hires

GE Aerospace has announced an investment of $1 billion for its US manufacturing sites and supplier base to expand defense manufacturing, increase engine production, and speed deliveries.

Feb- 2026 -

27 February

Air

Ronald Watkins

GE Aerospace to Support J85 Engine Readiness for USAF T-38 Trainers

GE Aerospace has won a contract to boost the operational readiness of the J85 turbojet engine for the US Air Force T-38 Talon training jets.

24 February

Air

Concepts of the uncrewed fighter aircraft YFQ-42A (bottom) and the YFQ-44A are pictured in artwork. The aircraft are designed to leverage autonomous capabilities and crewed-uncrewed teaming to defeat enemy threats in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force artwork courtesy of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Anduril Industries)

Inder Singh Bisht

GE, Kratos Secure US Air Force Contract for Expendable ‘Loyal Wingman’ Engine

The US Air Force has awarded a joint $12.4-million contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos to design an engine for Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Jan- 2026 -

16 January

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Hypersonic Missiles Could Fly Faster, Farther With GE-Lockheed Ramjet Engine

Hypersonic missiles could soon fly faster, farther, and cheaper thanks to a new ramjet engine developed by GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin.

9 January

Air

251204-N-EG735-1437 ATLANTIC OCEAN – (Dec. 4, 2025) Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), re-fuel a CH-53K King Stallion, assigned to U.S. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, during flight operations, Dec. 4, 2025. Kearsarge is currently underway conducting Basic phase certifications. Photo was edited for operational security. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chase McDaniel)

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace to Continue King Stallion Engine Supply Under $1.4B US Marines Deal

GE Aerospace has secured a $1.4-billion contract to supply additional T408 turboshaft engines for the US Marine Corps’ Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter.

Dec- 2025 -

12 December

Americas