Opinion: Why Military Propulsion Is Facing Its Biggest Transformation

small-thrust engine
Credit: GE Aerospace
For decades, the market for small military engines was one of the least dynamic segments of the aerospace industry. Engines producing less than 5,000 lb. of thrust reliably powered cruise missiles, target drones, uncrewed aircraft systems, loitering munitions and jet trainers, but innovation...
Kevin Michaels

Contributing columnist Kevin Michaels is managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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