(RTTNews) - Rolls-Royce (RR.L: News ) said it has signed a $171 million contract with Pratt & Whitney to supply the Rolls-Royce LiftSystem for a further 9 Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing variant F-35B Lightning II aircraft as part of the third lot of Low Rate Initial Production.

The Rolls-Royce LiftSystem comprises a LiftFan, Roll Posts and 3 Bearing Swivel Module. Rolls-Royce will provide these through the propulsion system prime contractor Pratt & Whitney, with module deliveries having already commenced in July 2009 under the Long Lead provision within the contract. The scope of the contract also includes spare hardware, production investment and sustainment planning.

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