The company highlighted the economic significance of the programme, stating that the F135 sustains more than 67,000 domestic jobs and 240 U.S. suppliers, while contributing over $9.1 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024. To date, more than 1,300 F135 production engines have been delivered to 20 allied nations.
“The combat-proven F135 engine delivers the power, safety, reliability, and low-observability to ensure operators can accomplish their most critical missions,” said Christopher K. Johnson, Pratt & Whitney’s vice president for the F135 programme. “The F135 is ultimately an investment in mission assurance, providing the warfighters of today and tomorrow the technological edge to fight and win.”
“This contract will enable our team to continue providing this critical capability to help the U.S. and its allies maintain air superiority for decades to come,” Johnson added. The programme underlines the long-term industrial and economic impact of the F135 across the U.S. defence sector.
