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F135 Turbofan: The Incredible Engine Powering The F-35

The F135 turbofan engine from Pratt & Whitney powers every variant of the F-35 Lightning II (making it one of the 8 fighter jets with Pratt & Whitney engines powering them) and is the most advanced ...

Finland's Military Is The New Home To The Most Expensive Fighter Jet In The World

Finland is the latest country to gain access to the most advanced fighter jet on the planet, ordering a total of 64 such ...
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Pratt & Whitney Awarded $2.8B Contract for New Lot 18 F-35 Engines

The $2.8B contract funds 141 F135 engines for U.S. services and allies, securing production, spares, and upgrades through February 2028. Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a major contract, valued at ...
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JPO and Lockheed Martin Finalize F-35 Contract for Lots 18 and 19

Lockheed Martin will build up to 296 F-35s as part of Lots 18 and 19, with first deliveries in 2026. Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) announced they reached a final agreement ...
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Chitose Set To Be Japan’s Next F-35A Base

The Japanese Ministry of Defense announced plans for a squadron at Chitose Air Base to transition from the F-15J to the F-35A. The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has announced plans for a squadron ...