Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $355 million performance-based logistics sustainment contract by South Korea’s DAPA for the F100 engines. powering the ROKAF General Dynamics F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons.
Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of Raytheon Technologies (RTX), has been awarded a performance-based logistics (PBL) sustainment contract by South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) for the F100 engines. The contract, with a base value of $355 million, represents the third consecutive PBL contract signed by Pratt & Whitney and DAPA since 2012. The contract is aimed at providing ongoing maintenance support for the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) General Dynamics F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons. Pratt & Whitney is renowned for its expertise in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units.
Under this contract, Pratt & Whitney will collaborate with DAPA to facilitate more efficient depot planning and improve overall fleet readiness through long-term material forecasting. The sustainment work commenced in December 2023 and is scheduled to continue through the second half of 2027.
“For just over a decade, we have worked with DAPA on these performance-based logistics contracts to establish a more strategic sustainment solution for the ROKAF fighter fleet,” said Chris Johnson, vice president of Fighter and Mobility Programs, Pratt & Whitney. “These contracts are a win-win for both customers and industry because they offer more efficient affordability and availability,” he further added.
The awarding of this contract further solidifies the enduring partnership between Pratt & Whitney, DAPA, and the ROKAF. It aligns with Pratt & Whitney’s commitment to providing innovative solutions and world-class support to its global customers, reinforcing its position as a leader in the aerospace and defense industry.
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Raytheon Technologies (RTX), the parent company of Pratt & Whitney, is a global aerospace and defense company with a workforce exceeding 185,000 employees. Comprising industry-leading businesses such as Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, RTX is at the forefront of advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions. With sales of $68.9 billion in 2023, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Question-What is the value and purpose of the new contract?
Answer- $355 million performance-based logistics (PBL) contract for maintenance support of ROKAF’s F-15s and F-16s.
Question- Who are the key parties involved?
Answer- Pratt & Whitney (Raytheon Technologies), South Korea’s DAPA, and the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF).
Question- What are the expected benefits of the contract?
Answer- Improved efficiency, fleet readiness, affordability, and availability through optimized depot planning and material forecasting.
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