Kratos, GE win Air Force EMD contract for GEK800 engine
Kratos and GE were awarded a U.S. Air Force Engineering, Manufacturing and Development contract for their joint GEK800 turbofan engine, designated F143-ZZ-100 for the JASSM program.
KTOS GE were awarded a U.S.
Air Force Engineering, Manufacturing and Development contract for their joint GEK800 turbofan engine.
The Details: • Military designation: The military designated the 800-lb thrust GEK800 turbofan as F143-ZZ-100 for the JASSM program. • Platform targeting: The low-cost engine is designed for cruise missiles, uncrewed platforms, and collaborative combat aircraft. • Testing milestones: Joint development since 2023 has logged over 50 starts and successful 2025 altitude testing at Purdue. • Supply chain: The award establishes a second-source propulsion supplier to strengthen domestic missile manufacturing resilience and capacity.