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Cincinnati, Ohio, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force to complete the preliminary design review (PDR) for its new GE426 engine in support of the Air Force’s medium thrust class Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) effort.
The GE426 is a next-generation propulsion system purpose-built for the medium-thrust-class ACP mission, delivering the performance, affordability and manufacturability required for uncrewed, autonomous combat aircraft.
This award builds…