
The Army has completed the critical design review (CDR) for its next-generation helicopter engine, keeping the program on track to run the first engine test in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021. Army officials said the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) was validated in a completely virtual environment to ensure the process could be conducted during the ongoing pandemic. “I’m extremely proud of the entire team for completing the CDR with minimal delays while dealing with challenges caused by…