Army acquisition chief says ITEP engine deliveries delayed until early next year

By Dan Schere / March 15, 2023 at 3:52 PM
(Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include a statement from GE Aerospace.) Doug Bush, the Army's top acquisition official, told reporters on Wednesday that the deliveries for the Improved Turbine Engine Program that will power the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft have been delayed until early calendar year 2024. In February 2019, the Army awarded a $517 million contract to General Electric as the sole developer to produce the T901 engine for use on the FARA as well...

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