GE secures Pentagon funding for hypersonic test platform

GE Aerospace has received additional funding from the US military to develop a new hypersonic test platform as part of the Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities program. The Defense Innovation Unit announced the award on September 1st, marking a significant step in advancing hypersonic technology. This investment will specifically support the development of the test platform’s capabilities. GE is working under the auspices of this broader programme initiated by the Pentagon. The project aims to enhance testing for high-speed flight technologies within the United States.