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RTX's Pratt & Whitney secures $1.3B F135 sustainment contract

Jul 31, 2026, 8:03 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Adds near-term revenue visibility and demonstrates sustained demand for F135 sustainment, which could support multiple quarters of defense-services revenue and reaffirm RTX's defense exposure.

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RTX's Pratt & Whitney won a nearly $1.3 billion undefinitized contract to supply F135 spare parts for FY2026, including deployable packages and depot equipment. The award solidifies a global sustainment network serving 42 bases and 13 ships across U.S. and allied operators, underpinning continued F-35 readiness and potential future upgrades like the Engine Core Upgrade.

  • Pratt & Whitney (RTX) wins a nearly $1.3B F135 spare parts IDIQ contract.
  • Funds FY2026 initial spare parts, deployable packages, and depot lay-ins.
  • Global sustainment spans 42 bases and 13 ships.
  • Delivered over 1,500 F135 engines to 20 allied nations.
  • F135 Engine Core Upgrade to modernize propulsion leveraging the sustainment network.

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