GE Aerospace introduced the GE 426, a small turbofan engine designed for the collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) market. These unmanned systems are built to operate alongside crewed fighter jets.
The GE 426 engine provides a thrust range of 4,000 to 9,000 pounds. GE engineered the system as a cost-effective propulsion solution for various drone designs.
This development signals GE's strategy to capture market share as the defense industry shifts toward advanced unmanned aviation.