Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and GE Aerospace announced a $12.4 million U.S. Air Force contract to complete the preliminary design of the GEK1500 jet engine for small Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The companies said the 1,500-pound-thrust engine design will leverage work from the GEK800 program, and the contract includes an option to assess design risks and characterize performance under relevant flight and installation conditions.
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