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RTX secures $1.6 billion sustainment contract for F135 engines
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 2, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 2, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
RTX secures a $1.6 billion sustainment contract for F135 engines, covering maintenance and support for Lockheed Martin's F-35 jets.
Dec 2 (Reuters) - RTX said on Tuesday it has secured a $1.6 billion sustainment contract related to its F135 engines, which power variants of Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jets.
The contract includes depot-level maintenance and repair, engineering support, as well as restocking of spare parts for the U.S. and international customers.
Pratt & Whitney, the engine-making arm of RTX, has so far delivered more than 1,300 F135 engines to the U.S. and 20 other allied nations.
In August, RTX had received a $2.8 billion contract for the production of F135 engines.
(Reporting by Aishwarya Jain in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
A sustainment contract is an agreement for ongoing support and maintenance of equipment or systems, ensuring they remain operational and effective over time.
F135 engines are advanced jet engines used to power the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, providing thrust and performance for various military operations.
Depot-level maintenance refers to comprehensive repair and maintenance services conducted at specialized facilities to ensure the longevity and reliability of military equipment.
Engineering support involves providing technical expertise and assistance in the design, development, and maintenance of systems and equipment to enhance their performance.
Spare parts are components that can be replaced in machinery or equipment to ensure continued operation and functionality, often used in maintenance and repair.
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