On Tuesday, RTX Corp. (NYSE:RTX) said its Pratt & Whitney unit secured a follow-on contract from Leidos Dynetics to supply TJ150 turbojet engines for the AGM-190A small cruise missile.

The TJ150 is a compact turbojet engine producing more than 150 pounds of thrust and designed for high-altitude operations. It can be manufactured quickly and is built for reliability and scalable production across a range of autonomous defense systems.

"Meeting today's mission demands requires speed and reliable performance, and the TJ150 engine delivers on both," said Jessica Villardi, vice president of Fighter and Mobility Programs at Pratt & Whitney. "The engine's performance and availability make it an ideal fit for effectors, as it provides consistent thrust and supports seamless vehicle integration."

Pratt & Whitney said more than 2,700 TJ150 engines have already been delivered for various missile applications worldwide. The company is also incorporating additive manufacturing into TJ150 development engines to improve production flexibility, expand its supply base, and accelerate engine development.

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