Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, received a follow-on contract from Leidos Dynetics on March 10, 2026, to supply TJ150 turbojet engines for the AGM-190A small cruise missile. The compact TJ150 engine delivers over 150 pounds of thrust, enabling high-altitude operations for autonomous systems and weapons used by domestic and international customers.
The AGM-190A, previously known as the Black Arrow Small Cruise Missile, weighs approximately 90-200 pounds and achieved a demonstrated range of 740 km (400 nautical miles) at Mach 0.8 with a ceiling of 9,000 meters during tests from C-130 and AC-130J aircraft. Initial guided flight tests occurred in October 2024, with official U.S. Air Force designation as AGM-190A in November 2025. Propulsion uses the TJ150-7 variant, integrated for palletized or ramp launches from cargo platforms.
Pratt & Whitney has delivered more than 2,700 TJ150 engines globally across multiple missile applications. The company incorporates additive manufacturing to accelerate development, enhance production flexibility, and reduce costs while maintaining reliability and scalability. “Meeting today’s mission demands requires speed and reliable performance, and the TJ150 engine delivers on both,” said Jessica Villardi, vice president of Fighter and Mobility Programs at Pratt & Whitney. “The engine’s performance and availability make it an ideal fit for effectors, as it provides consistent thrust and supports seamless vehicle integration.”
The modular AGM-190A design features open-systems software for rapid upgrades to sensors, payloads, and electronic warfare capabilities, aligning with U.S. military needs for affordable, adaptable stand-off strike options in contested environments. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.