Raytheon Secures $1.3 Billion F-35 Engine Support Contract
Connecticut-based Raytheon Technologies Corp's Pratt and Whitney Military Engines division has secured a significant contract modification worth up to $1.3 billion to support the propulsion systems of F-35 Lightning II aircraft. This modification (P00062) expands services such as depot-level maintenance, repair, and various management support for the F135 engines that power advanced fighter jets, modifying a previous agreement (N0001921C0011).
This contract option encompasses a range of activities including program and financial management, propulsion integration, spare parts provisioning, engineering, material and product management, software maintenance, security, and technical data updates. Additionally, it includes support equipment management and training for customers from the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Foreign Military Sales, and non-Department of Defense participants.
Work is planned to be distributed across several locations, with the largest share of 40% taking place in East Hartford, Connecticut. Other key sites include Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with 21%, and Indianapolis, Indiana, with 12%. Additional work will occur across the United States and in countries such as Norway, the Netherlands, Japan, Australia, Italy, and the United Kingdom, reflecting the global reach of the F-35 program.
The contract is expected to be completed by November 2025. Funding will be provided through a combination of the Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy's fiscal year 2025 operations and maintenance funds, Foreign Military Sales funds, and contributions from non-Department of Defense participants. A total of $244,972,723 of the allocated funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
The contract was awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command, located in Patuxent River, Maryland, and was not subject to a competitive bidding process. The F-35 program continues to be a critical component of defense strategies for the U.S. and its allies, and this contract represents a significant investment in ongoing maintenance and support for one of the world's most sophisticated aircraft fleets.