Pratt & Whitney

RESTON – November 03, 2026 -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has lined up its missile-component suppliers to build an initial 3,000 Low-Cost Containerized Missile (LCCM) weapons, with full-rate production anticipated in 2028 and 2029.

The supplier summit took place September 26 at Leidos' headquarters. Participants aligned on requirements, manufacturing capacity, timelines and delivery schedules. The work supports the May 13 framework agreement between the Department of War and Leidos for the 3,000 LCCM weapons. It also supports the AGM-190A Havoc Spear cruise missile, which Leidos describes as combat-proven.

Leidos plans LCCM and Havoc Spear production in Alabama and Tennessee

LCCM and AGM-190A production will be concentrated primarily in Huntsville, Alabama, and McEwen, Tennessee. Leidos' suppliers will perform work across 14 states.

BERTHOUD, Colo. – October 23, 2026 -- Ursa Major has promoted Jason Meredith to President, giving him responsibility for the company's full profit and loss as it scales production and prepares to become publicly traded.

Meredith moves from Solid Missile Systems to lead business execution company-wide

Meredith most recently served as President of Solid Missile Systems, where he led program execution and engineering across Ursa Major's growing solid rocket motor portfolio. He joined the company in 2026 to run that unit and expand its solid rocket motor capabilities. In the new role, he will lead business execution across all of Ursa Major.

East Hartford, Conn. – September 25, 2026 -- Pratt & Whitney has delivered its first aircraft powered by the new GTF Advantage engine to United Airlines, an Airbus A321XLR, marking the commercial debut of the upgraded engine platform.

GTF Advantage doubles time on wing versus current engine model

The GTF Advantage features an upgraded hot section that Pratt & Whitney says will deliver up to twice the time on wing compared to today's GTF engine, along with 4-8% more takeoff thrust for extended range. The company calls it the most advanced hot section in the single-aisle engine market.

Niepołomice, Poland – September 09, 2026 -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is investing $25 million (PLN 95 million) to expand its precision parts manufacturing facility in Niepołomice, Poland, adding more than 120 jobs and increasing capacity for commercial and military engine components.

Expanded site targets 2028 operational start amid rising engine demand

The expanded facility is expected to become operational in 2028, boosting production of complex tubular assemblies used across multiple engine programs. The Niepołomice site already supplies precision components for the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine powering commercial passenger aircraft, the PW800 for business jets, and the F135 engine used in all variants of the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.