WALTHAM, Mass., - When United Technologies and Raytheon combine later this year, they will form the most broadly diversified, technically proficient aerospace and defense supplier in the world. With $74 billion in sales and 60,000 engineers on staff, the newly minted Raytheon Technologies will be a powerhouse in all of its addressable markets—commercial, civil and military, writes Loren Thompson for Forbes. Continue reading original article.
The Intelligent Aerospace take:
February 19,2020-Thompson lays out five reasons why the F135 engine, which powers the F-35 and will power the USAF's B-21 bomber, will be a win for the future Raytheon Technologies company. First, Thompson notes that the F-135 is powerful and inherently stealthy, plus it is more reliable than previous engines. The national security writer also explains that the turbofan engine will give Raytheon Technologies steady sustainment work for the next 50 years. Thompson says that the F135 has "room to grow" and there is no real competition in the market. Finally, Thompson explains that upgrading the F135 over its life cycle will be less expensive than developing a new engine, which bodes well for Raytheon Technologies' bottom line.
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Jamie Whitney, Associate Editor
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