Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) and GE Aerospace (GE) said Monday that they have successfully ignited the GEK800 turbofan cruise missile propulsion system at the X-58 test facility.
This milestone marks the start of a new testing campaign for the cruise missile technology, the companies said.
The GEK800 is designed to meet the defined requirements of the Department of War for long-range, stand-off strike capabilities, the two companies said.
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