The Department of the Air Force awarded Minco Technologies a **$13.6 million** contract to develop and demonstrate the **Modular Operationally Resilient Fuel-Flexible Extreme-Efficiency UAS-Engine System**, a next-generation drone engine designed to significantly improve fuel efficiency and support multiple fuel types . This propulsion system aims to **cut logistical fuel supply requirements by 50 percent**, enhancing drone endurance and operational resilience in contested environments . Work will be conducted in Cookeville, Tennessee, with completion expected by **August 30, 2028** .
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