General Electric Aerospace seeks additional funding for the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) amid Army calls for industry cost-sharing in testing. Maj. Gen. Clair Gill emphasized the need for manufacturers to contribute financially. ITEP has faced delays, with the Army previously receiving $175 million in FY26 and $63 million in reconciliation funding for development and testing.

Space DOTs announced a $1.5M seed funding round led by Female Founders Fund to enhance its SKY-I platform for detecting orbital threats. Founded by Bianca Cefalo, the company aims to provide real-time environmental data for spacecraft, addressing failures caused by misunderstandings of space conditions. Total funding now stands at $3.2M with additional investors including General Electric Company.