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The U.S. Air Force awarded Rolls-Royce a $2.6 billion contract for 608 F130 engines for B-52 bombers in 2021. Boeing also received a $2 billion contract for integration and development.

Rolls-Royce has completed critical altitude and operational tests for the F130 at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tennessee, focusing on performance under turbulent conditions. The program will transition to system integration and dual-pod testing at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The modernization aims to ensure stability and performance of the B-52's systems, addressing challenges associated with integrating the new engine and maintaining overall operational efficacy.