Washington, March 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson issued the following press release:
Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04) applauded the U.S. Navy's announcement of a $256 million contract modification (https://www.naval-technology.com/news/pratt-whitney-f135-engines/) to support F135 engine production work in East Hartford and Cromwell. They released the following statement:
"This new contract from the Navy will ensure Connecticut's skilled workforce continues to lead the world in aerospace innovation. Heeding our calls to invest in spare engines and parts, these investments will improve military readiness and bolster our manufacturing supply chain - supporting thousands of goo...