GE Aerospace

Jul- 2026 -

27 July

Air

UK’s New Medium Helicopters to Receive Local Engine Support From StandardAero

GE Aerospace has partnered with Arizona-based StandardAero to help build and sustain the CT7-2E1 propulsion systems that will power the UK Armed Forces’ New Medium Helicopter fleet.

23 July

Air

Rojoef Manuel

GE, Magellan Plan Gripen Jet Engine Support in Canada

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace Corporation have signed an agreement to launch maintenance, repair, and overhaul services in Canada for the F414-GE-39E engine powering the Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet.

22 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Jodesz Gavilan

Shield AI, GE Complete Critical X-BAT Engine Integration Test

Shield AI and GE Aerospace have completed a critical propulsion milestone for the X-BAT aircraft, bringing the platform closer to flight testing later this year.

15 July

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

UK’s New AW149 Helicopters to Fly With GE Aerospace Engines

Leonardo has selected GE Aerospace to supply the engines for 23 AW149 helicopters being delivered under the UK's New Medium Helicopter program.

Jun- 2026 -

10 June

Americas

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 163rd Cavalry Regiment, Montana Army National Guard, push on in their Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a defensive attack training exercise at the National Training Center (NTC) in Fort Irwin, Calif., June 1, 2019. A month-long NTC Rotation provides more than 4,000 service members from 31 states, including units from 13 National Guard states and territories, with realistic training to enhance their combat, support and sustainment capabilities. (Photo by: Cpl. Alisha Grezlik, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Ronald Watkins

GE Aerospace Qualifies 600-Volt Power Systems for US Army Ground Vehicles

A US Army push for high-powered, energy-efficient combat vehicles took another step with two GE Aerospace advanced power electronics systems.

May- 2026 -

25 May

Europe

Image of a Apache AH-64E helicopter, seen here being demonstrated at Lulworth Range in the UK. A multi-domain immersive experience showcasing military equipment and capabilities took place at Lulworth Range, ahead of the Defence Command Paper refresh. The event was attended by Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey, Chief of the General Staff General Sir Patrick Sanders and Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. As well as demonstrating some of the cutting-edge equipment being used by the British military, the activity showcased integrated tactics and combined arms warfare. Other developing capability demonstrated included remote medical support and counter-unmanned aerial systems technology. The RAF's F35 fast jet and A400M transport aircraft were part of demonstrations, along with other equipment from across the three single services including Merlin and Apache helicopters and a Challenger 2 main battle tank. The demonstration featured personnel and equipment from units including 4 Light Brigade Combat Team; Future Commando Force (30 Commando Royal Marines); 4 Ranger from the Army Special Operations Brigade; 11 Group RAF; Experimental and Trial Group (ETG) consisting of elements from 2YORKS, the Next Generation Combat Team; elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team HQ and Medical Regiment.

Jodesz Gavilan

GE Aerospace Wins UK Apache Helicopter Engine Support Contract

GE Aerospace has secured a new three-year support contract for the engines powering the British Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet.

22 May

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

GE Aerospace to Supply LM2500 Propulsion for US Navy Explorer-Class Ship

GE Aerospace received an order from Austal USA to provide the propulsion package for the US Navy’s Explorer-class vessels program.

21 May

Americas

GE Aerospace researcher reviewing data from a generative AI application used to design and assess hypersonic ramjet engine concepts on a computer workstation. Photo: GE Aerospace

Samantha Alexa

Generative AI Is Now Helping GE Aerospace Design Hypersonic Engines

AI-generated propulsion concepts could accelerate hypersonic engine development and early-stage defense engineering workflows.

21 May

Americas

Christine Casimiro

GE Aerospace to Advance GE426 Engine for USAF Uncrewed Aircraft

GE Aerospace has secured a US Air Force contract to advance development of its GE426 engine for the medium-thrust-class Autonomous Collaborative Platform program.

12 May

Air

XA103 engine for the US Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program

Rojoef Manuel

Pratt & Whitney, GE Pass Engine Assembly Review for NGAP Program

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace have completed assembly readiness reviews for their adaptive cycle engines under the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program.

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