The contract entails desiging a next-generation engine for small Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).How GE’s New Engine Redefines AffordabilityAnnounced on Feb. 23, 2026, this initiative focuses on creating the GEK1500 engine, designed to meet high-performance standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness.Additionally, the GEK1500 engine is set to offer a 1,500-pound thrust capacity, potentially powering unmanned aerial systems, collaborative combat aircraft and missiles. The design leverages lessons from ...