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GE Aerospace Secures $3.5B for Future Fighter Jet Engines

2/21/2025

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GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney finalized the Detailed Design Review for XA102 and XA103 engines for the U.S. Air Force.
Prototype engines will be developed, with contracts increased to $3.5 billion each.
These engines offer improved range and thermal management for future fighter jets.
The NGAP program is vital for U.S. military aviation dominance.
Budget concerns are currently impacting the sixth-generation fighter program review.

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Story summary

GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney finalized the Detailed Design Review for XA102 and XA103 engines for the U.S. Air Force.
Prototype engines will be developed, with contracts increased to $3.5 billion each.
These engines offer improved range and thermal management for future fighter jets.
The NGAP program is vital for U.S. military aviation dominance.
Budget concerns are currently impacting the sixth-generation fighter program review.