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GE Aerospace, Kratos Win JASSM Engine Deal

9 sources · first reported 29d ago

via Defence Blog

The US Air Force has awarded a contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to develop a new turbofan engine for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). The engine, designated as F143-ZZ-100, will serve as a second-source engine option for the JASSM cruise missile. The contract includes the development and initial production of the engine.

Why it matters

The development of a second-source engine for the JASSM missile enhances the US Air Force's capabilities and reduces reliance on a single engine supplier, improving the overall readiness and sustainability of the missile system.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Investing.com India ·
    GE Aerospace engine wins Air Force contract for JASSM missile By Investing.com
  2. The Manila Times ·
    Kratos and GE Aerospace’s GEK800 Engine Receives U.S. Military Type Designation F143-ZZ-100 and EMD Contract Award for JASSM
  3. Defence Blog · Primary
    GE Aerospace, Kratos win JASSM engine development deal
  4. Aviation Week ·
    GE-Kratos Wins Second-Source Role For JASSM Engine - Aviation Week
  5. Seeking Alpha ·
    Kratos, GE Aerospace win Air Force contract for JASSM engine development (KTOS:NASDAQ)
  6. Defence-industry ·
    GE Aerospace and Kratos secure U.S. Air Force F143 development contract as second-source engine for JASSM cruise missile
  7. Flightglobal ·
    USAF designates GE-Kratos engine as F143 and awards initial production contract
  8. Interestingengineering ·
    New 800-lb thrust turbofan engine selected for US Air Force JASSM cruise missile
  9. RealClearDefense ·
    U.S. Air Force Awards New JASSM Missile Engine Contract