Blumenthal, Murphy & Larson Statement on $30.8 Million for Pratt & Whitney

[Hartford, CT] — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy and U.S. Representative John Larson today announced that RTX will receive $30.8 million for Pratt & Whitney to produce F35 engines.

“This $30.8 million contract modification to produce more Pratt & Whitney F135 engines is a solid investment in our state’s defense manufacturing base and another vote of confidence for the unparalleled quality of Connecticut-made technology. Our military services and allies deserve nothing but the best engines, and the Joint Strike Fighter program is a critical piece of our nation’s military readiness. We are thrilled to see our state’s talented machinists and engineers recognized for their skill and ingenuity and will keep fighting to ensure that Pratt & Whitney remains the sole engine provider for F-35 fighter jets,” the delegation said.

The contract modification, announced by the U.S. Navy, will support the construction of F135 engines for the Joint Strike Fighter program. Work will be performed in Cromwell.

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