Improved Turbine Engine Program
programImproved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) aims to enhance helicopter engine performance for the U.S. Army.
The Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) is focused on developing a new engine to replace the T700 engines used in Black Hawk and Apache helicopters. This program, initiated by the U.S. Army, aims to improve hot and high performance and increase the combat radius of these aircraft. GE Aviation's T901-GE-900 engine has been selected for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the program.
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Army pushes industry to share costs as GE seeks more funding for ITEP testing
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.