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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (RTX) (NYSE: RTX) business, is accelerating the development of its XA103 engine for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation ...
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Adaptive cycle engines are specially designed to alternate between efficiency and raw power—extending an aircraft’s range without compromising on speed during engagements. The modern fighter jet is ...