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An RTX subsidiary company has been awarded a multibillion-dollar contract for the production of parts for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney has landed a US$6.6 billion contract for the manufacturing of multiple lots of the 18–19 F135 propulsion systems, which is a crucial part in powering multiple versions of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
The contract will ensure that engine, spares, modules, and additional engineering components can be produced by Pratt & Whitney at full rate for the US military as well as international markets.
President of military engines, Jill Albertelli, said the contract will ensure the increased demand for F135 engines is guaranteed.
“Pratt & Whitney is investing heavily across our global production base and supply chain to increase production and accelerate engine delivery and sustainment to meet growing global demand for the F-35 program,” she said.
“The F135 is the most advanced military engine in the world, delivering unmatched thrust, reliability and mission readiness for the United States and its allies.”
Over the past few years, the aircraft engineering company has remained committed to expanding, growing and supporting the strong rate of prediction in the defence industry through investments and efforts totalling more than US$1 billion.
This has boosted production of the F135 engines by 20 per cent and created over 66,000 jobs in 47 US states.
As of April 2026, Pratt & Whitney has delivered more than 1,400 F135 engines specifically for the F-35 aircraft to over 20 allied countries.
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