GE Advances XA102 Variable-Cycle Engine for USAF F-47 Fighter

GE continues development of the XA102 variable-cycle engine for the US Air Force's F-47 next-generation fighter, leveraging model-based design and lessons from the XA100 demonstrator. The program signals sustained US investment in sixth-generation propulsion, with implications for air superiority timelines and industrial base capacity. Uncertainties remain over final engine selection and integration milestones.