RTX Corporation reports aerospace and defense developments across Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon. News commonly covers Collins avionics, commercial aviation radars, satellite and secure communications components, and multi-domain security solutions; Pratt & Whitney commercial and military engine production, including GTF, F135 and F100 programs; and Raytheon defense systems such as SeaRAM, SharpSight radars, missile-warning sensors, air and missile defense, advanced sensors and space-based systems.
Company updates also include earnings releases, backlog and cash-flow commentary, dividend actions, facility investments and production-capacity expansions tied to commercial aerospace and defense demand. Contract announcements and customer program awards provide recurring detail on RTX's role as a supplier to military, civil aviation and allied defense markets.
RTX (RTX) business Raytheon completed a third successful flight test of its DeepStrike JR3 rocket for the U.S. Army. The system is designed to replace the Army's Reduced Range Practice Rocket under the Joint Reduced Range Rocket program.
At Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Raytheon rapidly fired multiple rounds and demonstrated reusable launch pods, maintainability, range, trajectory, accuracy and marking visibility. The design accommodates 24 rockets in a Multiple Launch Rocket System Family of Munitions pod. Developed through a rapid prototyping initiative, the rocket is being prepared for additional flight tests to demonstrate design maturity ahead of qualification.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) business Raytheon has received a phase one DARPA contract to develop an all-optical signal processing system. The work is part of the Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO) program.
Raytheon's Advanced Technology team will design and demonstrate photonic circuits that process signals using light rather than electricity. The company says eliminating conversion from optical to electrical signals could help operators detect threats sooner and respond faster.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 73 cents per outstanding common share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 10, 2026, to shareowners of record at the close of business on Nov. 20, 2026. RTX has paid cash dividends on its common stock every year since 1936.
RTX (RTX) business Collins Aerospace has secured an extension of its exclusive Boeing 787 nacelle maintenance agreement with Air Europa through 2037. The renewed agreement covers thrust reverser and nacelle services, supporting maintenance of the structures surrounding the aircraft engines.
The program includes support for aircraft grounded by maintenance needs and planned shop visits. Air Europa plans to stage nacelles at its main base and use a forward exchange solution. The airline expects the updated service structure to improve parts availability and maintenance planning while helping manage maintenance, transportation and lease costs.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) Chief Financial Officer Neil Mitchill will speak at the Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference on November 10, 2026.
The presentation begins at 10:05 a.m. Eastern Time. It will be broadcast live at www.rtx.com and archived on the website afterward.
RTX (RTX) business Collins Aerospace introduced ARINCDirect OpenAPI, enabling operators to connect flight support data directly to their existing digital platforms.
The capability connects flight planning, trip and performance data with operators' internal systems. Early adopters have integrated the interface into enterprise tools used by their flight departments. Collins Aerospace says the connections reduce manual data entry and provide more timely updates. The modular design lets customers tailor connections to existing systems and workflows.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) announced Collins Aerospace radio altimeter upgrades designed to help business aviation operators meet new FAA operational standards. The upgrades apply to existing variants and have demonstrated resilience to 5G interference without requiring replacement of existing systems.
Collins service centers will begin providing upgrades in 2027 as part of a multi-year compliance effort. Radio altimeters measure aircraft height above terrain and support flight controls, cockpit displays and warning systems. With tens of thousands of aircraft requiring updates, Collins recommends early scheduling to help operators avoid delays and meet upcoming deadlines.
RTX (RTX) business Pratt & Whitney Canada unveiled its PT9 turboprop engine, which recently received certification from Transport Canada.
The company says the engine delivers 33% more power at altitude and reduces fuel consumption by 20% compared with previous-generation engines. Its modular design supports adaptation to different aircraft types and future technology integration, including hybrid thermal-electric powerplants. Production will take place in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, also the company's global Center of Excellence for PT6 turboprop engines.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) business Collins Aerospace has launched its Tower MicroELITE surveillance system, with San Bernardino Airport becoming its first deployment. The digital display system provides air traffic controllers with integrated surveillance data to support aircraft monitoring and sequencing.
Tower MicroELITE has received FAA System Design Approval as an Airborne Position Reference Tool, making it available for deployment at eligible FAA Contract Tower airports and privately operated air traffic control facilities. It is built from Collins' FAA-certified Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System and uses commercial off-the-shelf hardware.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $25.0 billion, with earnings growth and a higher full-year outlook. Sales rose 11% year over year, or 12% organically. GAAP earnings per share rose 34% to $1.89; adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, increased 33% to $2.26, including $0.25 from International Emergency Economic Powers Act cost recovery.
Operating cash flow fell 38% to $2,868 million, and free cash flow fell 47% to $2,119 million. Backlog reached $340 billion following over $81 billion of new awards. All three segments increased sales and adjusted operating profit, but Pratt & Whitney recorded a $363 million customer-bankruptcy charge.
RTX raised its 2026 outlook to adjusted sales of $97.0–$97.5 billion, adjusted EPS of $7.65–$7.75 and free cash flow of $9.0–$9.2 billion. It now expects organic sales growth of 10%–11%.