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Pratt & Whitney Wins $1.3B F135 Engine Contract

August 7, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Pratt & Whitney awarded $1.3B contract for F135 engines.
Contract funds spare parts and support equipment.
Work to be performed primarily in Connecticut facilities.
Project expected to be complete by end of 2030.

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Strategic Implications

This contract award may indicate the US Department of Defense's continued commitment to the F-35 program. The investment in spare parts and support equipment suggests a focus on sustaining the fleet's readiness, which could benefit Pratt & Whitney's position as a key supplier to the program.

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What Happened

US Department Of Defense Awards Indefinite Delivery Contract

The US Department of Defense has awarded Pratt & Whitney a nearly $1.3 billion contract to provide spare parts and support equipment for its F135 engines, which power the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. The contract will fund spare parts, deployable spare packages, depot inventory, and associated support equipment, with more than 85% of the work to be performed in Connecticut facilities. According to Pratt & Whitney officials, the contract will help strengthen the global sustainment network behind the F-35 program and support planned upgrades to the F135 engine. This development was first reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: August 4, 2026

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