CCA Increment 2 small-class propulsion development (GEK1500)
USAF contract to a GE Aerospace/Kratos Defense team to complete preliminary design of the GEK1500 small-class (1,500 lb thrust) engine for CCA Increment 2 and other autonomous collaborative platforms.
In February 2026, the US Air Force awarded a team of GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a firm-fixed-price Other Transaction Authority contract worth $12.4 million to complete the preliminary design of the GEK1500 engine, a 1,500-lb-thrust turbofan for CCA Increment 2 and other small autonomous collaborative platforms.
Award detail
- Agency
- US Air Force
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- $12.4M
- Vehicle
- Awarded
- 2026-02-01
- Period of performance ends
Frequently asked
- What is the CCA Increment 2 small-class propulsion development (GEK1500) contract?
- In February 2026, the US Air Force awarded a team of GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a firm-fixed-price Other Transaction Authority contract worth $12.4 million to complete the preliminary design of the GEK1500 engine, a 1,500-lb-thrust turbofan for CCA Increment 2 and other small autonomous collaborative platforms.
- Which agency awarded the CCA Increment 2 small-class propulsion development (GEK1500) contract?
- The CCA Increment 2 small-class propulsion development (GEK1500) contract was awarded by US Air Force.
- How much is the CCA Increment 2 small-class propulsion development (GEK1500) contract worth?
- The CCA Increment 2 small-class propulsion development (GEK1500) contract has a value of $12.4M, awarded on 2026-02-01.
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GE Aerospace's contract with Kratos, valued at $12.4 million, will complete the preliminary design of the team's GEK1500 engine, offering 1,500 pounds of thrust.
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