Pratt & Whitney has achieved a major design milestone for its Valox 1500 engine, aimed at powering semi-autonomous collaborative platforms. The design promises a balance of performance, affordability, and rapid market entry, supported by digital engineering to reduce development risks. Backed by a $10 million U.S. Air Force contract, the company is now preparing for ground testing to advance the engine's readiness. This development highlights Pratt & Whitney's focus on scalable propulsion solutions for modern military needs.
Raytheon has secured a $1.8 billion contract extension to produce SPY-6 radars for the U.S. Navy, with potential total value reaching $3.3 billion if options are exercised. The SPY-6 radar, already installed on 13 Navy ships and tested at sea, will b...
Pratt & Whitney Canada has started ground testing the flight-standard hybrid-electric propulsion system and propeller for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator in Quebec. This system combines a thermal engine with a 1-megawatt electric motor to...
BOC Aviation has placed an order for up to 220 Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power 110 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, marking its largest order with the engine maker. The GTF engines offer 20% lower fuel consumption and significantly reduced noise,...
Raytheon UK introduced Red Kite, its first fully UK-designed precision weapon, aimed at enhancing the Royal Air Force's stockpile resilience with an affordable and scalable solution. Developed with British defense partners using advanced digital engi...
Pratt & Whitney Canada has secured a nearly five-year contract to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the PW127M engines powering Emerald Airlines' ATR 72-600 regional turboprops. This agreement, effective through 2030, aims ...
