# Air Force announces industry day tied to fighter engine re-competition Market research sought fighter-engine production and sustainment partners, with scalability targeting peak demand of over 180 engines annually by FY2034. RFI responses were due in August. Published 2026-10-26 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/10/26/air-force-announces-industry-day-tied-to-fighter-engine/ On Oct. 26, the Air Force announced an Advanced Propulsion Division industry day, linking the event to its Fighter Engine Re-competition request for information (RFI).[1] The announcement is directed at defense propulsion industry partners.[1] The request for information put the ability to sustain fighter engines alongside the ability to manufacture them.[2] It sought partners for a competitive, long-term engine production and sustainment strategy covering U.S. Air Force and Foreign Military Sales fighter aircraft.[2] It asked about scaling production to a targeted peak demand of over 180 engines a year by FY2034 and strengthening defense supply chain resiliency.[2] The RFI describes the effort as market research; its peak-demand target does not establish engine orders.[2] Responses were due Aug. 28.[2] The industry day notice lists a Nov. 2 response date.[1] ## Why it matters The RFI's questions extend beyond production capacity to qualification timelines, obsolescence mitigation and digital engineering.[2] ## Sources 1. SAM.gov: Air Force Advanced Propulsion Division Industry Day Announcement (Propulsion-Fighter-Engine-Industry-Day, Oct. 26, 2026) 2. SAM.gov: Fighter Engine Re-competition RFI (FA8626_Fighter-Engine-Re-competition_RFI)