GE Aerospace secured a U.S. Air Force contract to complete the preliminary design review for its new GE426 engine. This propulsion system supports the Air Force’s Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) initiative. The program focuses on developing medium-thrust, uncrewed autonomous combat aircraft.
The GE426 engine prioritizes performance, affordability, and manufacturability for advanced autonomous platforms. This contract strengthens GE’s position in the expanding unmanned aerial vehicle market. It represents a significant expansion of the company’s military aviation portfolio.