Army pushes industry to share costs as GE seeks more funding for ITEP testing

Breaking Defense4/17/2026 – 4/18/2026

Summary

The Army is encouraging industry partners to share costs in the development of military technology. Maj. Gen. Clair Gill, PAE of Maneuver Air, stated that the Army prefers to focus on procurement rather than solely on development, aiming for negotiations with manufacturers to ensure that the financial burden does not fall entirely on the government. Meanwhile, General Electric is seeking additional funding for testing related to the ITEP program.

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