It’s official: The F-35 will not get a new engine anytime soon
After rancorous debate, a new engine for the stealth fighter was already in doubt, but legislation released by congressional appropriators today seemingly puts the issue to rest.
Pratt & Whitney targets 2029 for upgraded F-35 engine deliveries
“Like all programs, the continuing resolution has the potential to have an impact. We have not worked through all the details if we had a sequestration scenario,” Pratt & Whitney's Jennifer Latka said about a stalled budget on Capitol Hill. “What I know now is that our schedule is on track, that we have identified funding to continue, and that’s not to say that that situation cannot change.”
As third test phase for XA100 adaptive engine wraps, GE mutes F-35 pitch
“Our objectives really are continuing to mature adaptive engine technology for a variety of platforms to continue to keep the industrial base healthy and strong,” said GE Aerospace’s David Tweedie.
In reversal, Air Force wants prototype NGAD engines from both Pratt and GE: Official
"[R]ight now with the way we're funded, we think we can carry both [companies] through prototype, and both are leaning in fully. And so then we’ll let the prototype and test do the evaluation,” Air Force propulsion chief John Sneden said.
2 companies have worked on Air Force’s NGAD next-gen jet, but more competitors are possible
"We have not received any proposals yet but we expect multiple proposals in the future," an Air Force spokesperson told Breaking Defense.
NGAD Deadline: Air Force’s next-generation fighter will be selected in 2024
Little is known about the secretive sixth-generation Next Generation Air Dominance fighter, other than it will be extremely expensive.
Air Force’s future spending outlook shows big jumps for new, marquee weapons
Seeking to pivot to a new generation of air power by fielding platforms like the Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter, the Air Force is planning significant investments into future technologies, according to service budget documents, which also show that fiscal 2024 could be a turning point for hypersonics.