The hunger for these engines comes from their use in at least two major conflicts, while America and its allies are also stockpiling weapons for future wars.
Kyle Mizokami is a Defense Writer at Popular Mechanics. He covers topics related to the US military, the Russia-Ukraine war, and aviation, with a particular focus on defense and security issues. His work has been featured in Business Insider, 19FortyFive, Yahoo News, The National Interest, and more.