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GE Aerospace and Kratos win U.S. Air Force EMD contract for second-source JASSM engine

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The GEK800 turbofan, designated F143-ZZ-100 by the U.S. military, has been selected for Engineering, Manufacturing and Development as a second propulsion source for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile. The award advances a new 800-pound-thrust engine into the JASSM production and supply-chain base.

Discovered 2026-08-17T08:50:09.894042-07:00 | 2026-08-17T08:50:09.894042-07:00

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  • A second propulsion source for JASSM could broaden the missile’s engine supply base and reduce reliance on a single supplier.
  • The F143-ZZ-100 designation and EMD award move the GEK800 beyond development toward qualification and potential integration into a major U.S. Air Force standoff-weapon program.
  • The contract gives GE Aerospace and Kratos a foothold in cruise-missile propulsion while the Air Force expands manufacturing and sourcing options for JASSM.

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