The RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has secured a contract to deliver TJ150 turbojet engines for the Black Arrow missile being developed by Leidos Dynetics.
The contract follows the US Air Force’s recent assignment of the AGM-190A designation to the small cruise missile, officially confirming its role as a stand-off strike capability.
Designed with a compact architecture, the TJ150 engine can be manufactured in shorter production cycles with the aid of advanced 3D printing techniques while maintaining strong operational performance. The engine delivers over 150 pounds (68 kilograms) of thrust, enabling compatibility with various weapon systems and autonomous platforms that operate at higher altitudes.
Within the Black Arrow missile, the propulsion system allows the weapon to reach speeds of Mach 0.8—around 613 miles (988 kilometers) per hour—and operate at altitudes up to 30,000 feet (9,144 meters).
According to Pratt & Whitney, the TJ150 engine has been adopted by roughly 2,700 customers worldwide. The partnership between Leidos and Pratt & Whitney on the Black Arrow program dates back to June 2025, when the companies began working together to support the missile’s development.
