General Electric Requests More Funding Amid Development Delays
The US Army is urging companies to share the costs of testing and development for programs like the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), with General Electric seeking additional funding to complete qualification testing. The Army has allocated significant funding for the program, including $175 million in FY26 and $63 million in reconciliation money, but the service is looking to industry partners to contribute to development costs. According to Breaking Defense, the Army wants to ensure that companies are invested in the long-term success of programs like ITEP.