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Pratt & Whitney engine production and modernization

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Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, has initiated several major projects related to engine production and modernization. In late August 2026, the company secured significant U.S. Department of Defense contracts, including a $241 million award for F135 engine core upgrades to address overheating and performance issues, and a nearly $1.3 billion contract for spare parts and depot requirements to support F-35 Lightning II operations globally. ~~Following these contract awards,~~ In September 2026, the company ~~announced~~ detailed a $25 million (approximately 95 million PLN) expansion of its manufacturing facility in Niepołomice, Poland. Scheduled for completion by 2028, this expansion is intended to increase production capacity for complex tubular assemblies used in commercial and military engines, ~~including~~ such as the ~~F135. This~~ GTF engine, the PW800 for business jets, and the F135 engine. The project is expected to create more than 120 new jobs and involves purchasing modern machinery and implementing automation, supported by the Polish Investment Zone Programme and the Kraków Technology Park. This expansion is part of a larger $125 million investment program by Pratt & Whitney in Poland for the ~~year.~~ year, which includes a $100 million investment in a Rzeszów facility. Poland currently serves as RTX’s largest investment and employee base outside the United States, employing over 9,500 people across its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses.

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