Defense & Propulsion Technologies
Q2 2026 revenue up 16% and orders up 12%; 2026 operating profit guidance raised to $1.6–1.7B.
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What it is
Military jet engines, aerospace systems and propulsion components sold to air forces and prime contractors. It is a smaller, lower-margin business than CES, and it is the segment exposed to defense budgets.
Why it matters to the stock. DPT is the one diversified, government-funded revenue line in the company, so it shows whether GE Aerospace can grow without commercial air traffic.
News
FAA says 737 MAX software glitch is not a safety issue, clearing MAX 10 path
The FAA said a Corrective Action Review Board found that a software issue in certain Boeing 737 MAX flight computers is not a safety concern.
GE and Military University of Technology sign T700/CT7 engine training deal
GE Aerospace and the Military University of Technology in Warsaw (WAT) signed the final agreement to provide T700/CT7 engine training in Poland.
FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification over flight software GE supplied
The FAA said it will hold off certifying the Boeing 737 MAX 10 until a newly disclosed flight software issue is resolved.
GE Aerospace and WZL-1 sign T700/CT7 localization deal for Poland
GE Aerospace and Military Aviation Works No.
GE Aerospace and Magellan sign F414 sustainment MOU for Canada
GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace signed a memorandum of understanding at the Farnborough Airshow to set up F414 engine maintenance in Canada.
GE Aerospace and Turkish Aerospace agree F404 engine supply for HURJET
GE Aerospace and Turkish Aerospace signed an agreement to supply F404 engines for the HURJET program, with continued technical and operational support as the program adds future variants.
GE Aerospace Q1 2026: orders up 87%, adjusted EPS $1.86, guidance held
GE Aerospace reported Q1 2026 orders of $23.0B, up 87%, with GAAP revenue of $12.4B (up 25%) and adjusted revenue of $11.6B (up 29%).
GE Aerospace signs Saudi GAMI F110 repair agreement and manufacturing MoU
At the World Defense Show in Riyadh, GE Aerospace signed an Industrial Participation Agreement with Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Military Industries to improve F110 engine repair capability.
GE Aerospace signs technical assistance agreement for F414 engines with Brazil
GE Aerospace signed a Technical Assistance Agreement with the Brazilian Air Force covering F414-GE-39E engines that power the SAAB JAS-39E Gripen.