The Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program is “on schedule,” but fiscal uncertainty poses some risk, according to program officials. During an Aug. 31 call with reporters, Lt. Col. Curt Kuetemeyer, ITEP product manager, said the program is “fully funded.” However, congressional appropriators are at odds over funding levels for the program. The Army requested $126.1 million for ITEP in fiscal year 2017. The House Appropriations Committee's version of the FY-17 bill fully funds the program, while legislation from the Senate...
