The United States Navy has awarded a $2.9 billion contract to Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, for the production of 141 F135 engines. These engines are intended for use in the F-35 Lightning II aircraft operated by the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and several allied nations. Deliveries under this contract are scheduled through February 2028.
Funding for the order is split between domestic and international sources. Approximately $1.27 billion comes from the Navy and Air Force budgets, while foreign partner nation sales contribute an additional $750 million.
Alongside this announcement, Boeing received a $315 million order for F/A-18 landing gear repairs, and Lockheed Martin was awarded $27 million for maintenance procedures.