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And on the subject of Lockheed:"Lockheed Martin Selects GE Aerospace to Supply Engines for the LMXT Strategic Tanker"

"Lockheed Martin and Airbus leaders announce the selection of GE Aerospace's CF6-80E1 propulsion system for the LMXT strategic tanker. The LMXT is Lockheed Martin's solution for the U.S. Air Force's KC-135 recapitalization plan and is built on the combat-proven design of the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).

"Production of GE's CF6 engine for the LMXT is anticipated to support more than 3,000 direct and indirect American jobs, including in highly skilled advanced manufacturing, engineering, and testing. In total, the LMXT's engine production alone will incorporate work in more than 25 states.

""America's tanker fleet will play a critical role in meeting future mission requirements. This means the LMXT must use capable and proven technologies, such as the MRTT strategic tanker and GE Aerospace's CF6 engine," said Greg Ulmer, executive vice president, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. "This partnership with GE further demonstrates how the LMXT will strengthen and diversify the critical U.S. tanker industrial base." "

https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/defense/press-release/53062604/lockheed-martin-lockheed-martin-selects-ge-aerospace-to-supply-engines-for-the-lmxt-strategic-tanker

https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2023-06-06-Lockheed-Martin-Selects-GE-Aerospace-to-Supply-Engines-for-the-LMXT-Strategic-Tanker,-Supporting-3,000-Highly-Skilled-American-Jobs