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Air Force Looks To Overhaul Fighter Engine Manufacturing
The US Air Force is seeking new jet engines for its fighter jets due to significant challenges with the current industrial base, including production delays and quality control issues. The Air Force has issued a Request for Information, which promises a strategic competition requiring industry to innovate manufacturing and guarantee supply chain resiliency. The initiative aims to address issues with F-35 and B-52 engine deliveries and upgrades, with a goal of producing over 180 engines per year by 2034. This effort was first reported by Defense News.