General Electric J85 - Wikipedia
The General Electric J85 is a small single-shaft turbojet engine. Military versions produce up to 3,500 lb f (16 kN) of thrust dry; afterburning variants can reach up to 5,000 lb f (22 kN).
GE Aerospace Awarded Defense Logistics Agency Contract to Increase …
AURORA, Colo., – February 24, 2026 – GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has been awarded a contract by the Defense Logistics Agency to increase readiness of the J85 engine, which powers the Air Force’s …
GE Aerospace to Support J85 Engine Readiness for USAF T-38 Trainers
Feb 27, 2026 · The J85 engine has been in service for decades, originally developed by General Electric in the 1950s. It powers the T-38, the primary jet trainer for US Air Force pilots, and several other …
Kratos Firejet Drone Gets J85 Engine Upgrade—U.S. Army Integration...
5 days ago · Kratos and the U.S. Army have successfully integrated the American-made J85 engine into the Firejet unmanned aerial system, launching a new phase for the versatile drone. The Mk1 Firejet …
US Kratos Firejet Drone Advances With J85 Engine Flights
2 days ago · J85 Engine Enhances Speed and Realism The integration of the J85 engine represents a major upgrade for the Firejet drone. This engine, originally used in aircraft such as the F-5 fighter, is …
GE Aerospace Wins DLA Contract to Boost J85 Engine Readiness for …
Feb 24, 2026 · The J85 programme is one of the longest-running military engine programmes in operation. Since production began in 1959, more than 13,000 J85 engines have been manufactured, …
Kratos and US Army Integrate Kratos J85 Engine into Kratos F
5 days ago · Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a leader in defense, national security and global markets, today announces that it has completed the initial flight series of the …
Kratos and U.S. Army Integrate Kratos J85 Engine into Kratos Firejet ...
4 days ago · With the new J85 engine configuration, the Firejet takes a major step forward in the aero-performance category for customers who need the extra performance.
US firm's drone system integrated with new flexible engine tested
2 days ago · US firm’s drone system integrated with military-grade engine tested, offers unmatched power With the new J85 engine configuration, the Firejet takes a major step forward in the aero …
GE wins first digital TrueChoice Defense deal for J85 engine
Feb 26, 2026 · The J85 engine was first produced in 1954 and is projected to power US military aircraft until at least 2040. In 2020, GE Aviation received a $394m contract from the DLA to deliver J85 …