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GE, Kratos Expand Work On Low-Cost, Small Engines With GEK1500 Aimed At CCAs

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

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GE, Kratos Expand Work On Low-Cost, Small Engines With GEK1500 Aimed At CCAs

GEK1500 engine. Photo: GE Aerospace and Kratos

EVENDALE, Ohio--GE Aerospace [GE] is expanding its work with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS] on low-cost, small turbofan engines, announcing plans to develop a new 1,500-pound thrust capability aimed at powering the “lower end” of Collaborative Combat Aircraft designs. Company officials told reporters the new GEK1500 engine, slated for an initial prototype demo in 2026, is a scaled-up version of the in-development GEK800 expendable engine, which is aimed at powering capabilities such as cruise missiles and is set for…

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