Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX Corporation, secured a follow‑on contract from Leidos Dynetics to supply its TJ150 turbojet engines for the AGM‑190A small cruise missile program. The award expands Pratt & Whitney’s footprint in the growing small‑missile market and provides a steady revenue stream for the engine business.
The TJ150 is a compact, high‑performance turbojet that delivers over 150 pounds of thrust, is designed for high‑altitude operation, and can be manufactured quickly with proven reliability and scalability. To date, Pratt & Whitney has delivered more than 2,700 TJ150 engines worldwide, underscoring the platform’s maturity and production readiness.
The AGM‑190A, a 90‑kilogram (200‑pound) class cruise missile developed by Leidos Dynetics, is powered by the TJ150‑7 variant. The missile boasts a range of 740 km (400 nm) and is intended to provide the U.S. Air Force with a cost‑effective, adaptable standoff strike capability.
The contract strengthens RTX’s high‑margin, high‑technology product portfolio and aligns with the company’s broader strategy of expanding its defense offerings. It also reflects the broader trend of rising demand for small, precision‑guided munitions amid heightened geopolitical tensions, a tailwind that has bolstered RTX’s backlog and revenue outlook.
Jessica Villardi, vice president of Fighter and Mobility Programs at Pratt & Whitney, emphasized that the TJ150’s design enables rapid integration into new platforms and delivers reliable performance under demanding mission conditions. The engine’s proven track record and scalable manufacturing process position RTX to capture additional opportunities in the small‑missile segment.
The award is a tangible example of RTX’s continued growth in the defense sector and demonstrates the company’s ability to secure contracts for advanced propulsion systems in a market that is increasingly focused on precision, cost efficiency, and rapid deployment.
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