Engine makers accelerate plans for new class of small turbofans targeting autonomous fighters

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Source: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Pratt & Whitney, GE Aerospace and Honeywell are advancing small turbofan designs as the Pentagon emphasises rapidly fielding low-cost, autonomous fighter jets known as Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

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