- Pratt & Whitney, a unit of Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:RTX) has won a $115M contract for the F135 engine enhancement effort, also referred to as an engine core upgrade to support Pratt & Whitney's preliminary development activities through 2023.
- The F135 engine core upgrade delivers the fastest, most cost efficient, lowest risk path to Block 4 capability for all global F-35 operators.
- The F135 program is a major driver of economic growth in the state of Connecticut and around the country, supporting more than 53,000 jobs across 36 states.