F135 Secures High Quality Jobs for U.S. Workers

40% of the alternate engine is being developed and manufacturing by U.K.-based Rolls Royce. A large portion of the Rolls Royce content on the alternate engine is likely to result in jobs based overseas. GE is the largest engine manufacturer in the world and does more business with the US government than all other engine manufacturers; its existing production contracts, installed base, and contracts for future military engine technology guarantee its viability for decades to come.