Washington, May 26 -- Rep. John B. Larson issued the following press release:
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy to announce $30.8 million for Pratt & Whitney to produce F135 engines.
"This $30.8 million contract modification to produce more Pratt & Whitney F135 engines is a solid investment in our state's defense manufacturing base and another vote of confidence for the unparalleled quality of Connecticut-made technology. Our military services and allies deserve nothing but the best engines, and the Joint Strike Fighter program is a critical piece of our nation's military readiness. We are thrilled to see our state's talented machinists and engineers recognized for their skill and ingen...