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GE Aerospace to supply 12 LM2500+G4 engines for six South Korean KDDX destroyers

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GE Aerospace will supply 12 LM2500+G4 marine gas turbines for six Republic of Korea Navy KDDX next-generation destroyers, extending its longstanding relationship with the service. The selection adds another defense application for GE’s LM2500 engine franchise and supports a major South Korean naval modernization program.

Discovered 2026-09-02T08:06:19.354348-07:00 | 2026-09-02T08:06:19.354348-07:00

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  • The order places 12 LM2500+G4 engines on six KDDX destroyers, giving GE Aerospace a defined position in South Korea’s next-generation naval fleet.
  • The selection extends GE’s relationship with the Republic of Korea Navy and reinforces the LM2500 franchise’s role across defense propulsion applications.

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