U.S. House Adds Funds for F136 Engine
By unanimous vote and without debate, the House seapower subcommittee approved almost all of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ 2008 budget request — and kicked in three unrequested ships as well. The additions include:..............
• $480 million to hire a supplier to build a second, competing engine for the F-35 Lightning II strike fighter. This move was taken in coordination with the House panel on air and land power.....
