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In light of this threat, Pratt has funded an adaptive fan variant of its F135, that may qualify for the follow-on '''Adaptive Engine Technology Development''' ('''AETD''') program under the US Air Force Research Laboratory.<ref>Majumdar, Dave. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/farnborough-pratt-to-test-new-adaptive-fan-f135-variant-next-year-374283/ "FARNBOROUGH: Pratt to test new adaptive fan F135 variant next year."] ''Flight International'', 12 July 2012.</ref> GE was chosen to continue its ADVENT work into the AETD program.<ref>Brooks, Robert. [http://americanmachinist.com/news/usaf-taps-ge-develop-new-jet-engines "USAF Taps GE to Develop New Jet Engines."] ''American Machinist'', 21 October 2012.</ref> Pratt & Whitney was selected over Rolls Royce to continue along with GE for the AETD program to mature fuel-efficient, high-thrust powerplants.<ref>Warwick, Graham. [http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/asd_09_18_2012_p01-02-496815.xml "Pratt In, Rolls Out, GE Stays On AFRL Advanced Engine Demo."] ''Aviation Week'', 18 September 2012.</ref>
In 2014 [[Chuck Hagel]] requested a $1 billion investment in the engine technology.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20140224/NEWS05/302240043 |title=Pentagon, Air Force doubles down on engine technology |last1=Mehta |first1=Aaron |date=24 February 2014 |website=www.militarytimes.com |publisher=Gannett Government Media |accessdate=24 February 2014}} </ref>
==See also==
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