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 (NYSE: RTX) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 earnings results on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the quarterly performance. Investors and interested parties can access the live webcast through the company's website at www.rtx.com, where it will also be available for replay after the event. A downloadable presentation will be provided before the conference call.
RTX's Raytheon business has successfully tested a new variant of its Coyote unmanned aerial system, launching it from a helicopter at Nine Mile Training Center. The new variant, called Coyote LE SR, expands upon the platform's proven counter-drone capabilities, where it has already intercepted hundreds of drones in combat.
The system is designed for 'launched-effects' programs and can be deployed from air, ground, or sea platforms. Key capabilities include reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, electronic warfare, precision strike, and communications. The Coyote LE SR features collaborative autonomy, enabling it to interact with nearby sensors and systems to optimize mission performance based on real-time battlefield data.
Additional testing of the Coyote LE SR will continue throughout 2025, marking a significant expansion of the platform's operational capabilities.
RTX's Raytheon business has successfully demonstrated its DeepStrike™ autonomous mobile launcher vehicle in a live fire test at the U.S. Army's Project Convergence. The self-driving launcher, developed through a collaboration between Raytheon, Forterra, Oshkosh Defense, and Ursa Major, operates without requiring a driver and is designed for all-weather conditions and terrains.
The demonstration featured a new Raytheon-made missile for the U.S. Army's Joint Reduced Range Rocket program, developed through rapid prototyping. The DeepStrike launcher offers increased weapons capacity compared to current systems and can accommodate various missile sizes, enhancing Army mobility and survivability. Further autonomy testing, including offensive and defensive fires in challenging environments, is planned for the next year.
RTX's Raytheon has secured a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army Futures Command to continue utilizing its Rapid Campaign Analysis and Demonstration Environment (RCADE) modeling and simulation capability. The contract builds upon initial work where Raytheon developed large-scale theater scenarios for multi-domain conflict assessment.
Under the new agreement, Raytheon will establish a continuous experimentation environment with RCADE to support the U.S. Army's concept developers and Battle Labs in making strategic force design decisions. The system enables Raytheon's Advanced Technology analysts to collaborate with the Army team, ensuring continuous feedback between simulation and emerging real-world threats.
The partnership-based approach facilitates rapid innovation and experimentation, which can be leveraged by other Department of Defense agencies for testing and refining their solutions.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, announces the first shipments of its integrated Airshow™ HD entertainment system with Venue™ smart monitors, offering a standalone in-flight entertainment solution for business aviation. The system provides 4K resolution entertainment and interactive moving maps without requiring a full cabin management system upgrade.
The solution includes an Airshow HD mobile application for iOS and Android, allowing passengers to control entertainment features through smartphones or tablets and cast content to cabin monitors. The system seamlessly integrates with aircraft connectivity systems and supports various entertainment options, including streaming services, satellite TV, and personal content.
This versatile solution is designed for multiple aircraft sizes, from light jets to super midsize and heavy aircraft, featuring touchscreen capabilities and easy installation, maintenance, and future upgrades.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured an $80 million contract to upgrade the avionics system of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters through the H-60M MOSA Avionics Architecture Solution program. The upgrade will implement Mosarc®, Collins' family of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-compliant products.
The new system will enable rapid technology integration and real-time avionics updates for evolving battlefield requirements. The open systems architecture aims to enhance interoperability for joint and coalition operations while reducing long-term sustainment costs. The work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Huntsville, Alabama.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has received approval for Full Rate Production of the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing Generation II system (MAPS GEN II). Following the fifth delivery order, Collins will manufacture thousands of units for U.S. Army and Marines Corps' combat ground vehicles and military watercraft.
The MAPS GEN II system, comprising the NavHub™-100 navigation system and Multi-Sensor Antenna System (MSAS-100), provides jam-and-spoof-resistant navigation by fusing sensor data including satellite navigation and secured positioning information. The system supports multiple mission sets including combat, artillery fires, air and missile defense, ship-to-shore, and contested logistics.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) has signed three agreements with JetZero to provide critical systems for their blended wing body aircraft demonstrator. Pratt & Whitney will integrate the PW2040 engine and auxiliary power unit (APU), while Collins Aerospace will supply the nacelle and propulsion mounting structure.
The PW2040 engine, part of the PW2000 family, delivers 37,000 to 43,000 pounds of thrust and currently powers Boeing 757 aircraft. Collins Aerospace will design and manufacture nacelle structures, including inlet, fan cowl, and fan duct components.
JetZero aims to achieve a 50% reduction in fuel burn through the aerodynamic efficiency of the blended wing design, with test flights scheduled to begin in 2027. The demonstrator project will validate technologies applicable to commercial passenger planes, cargo transports, and military aircraft, including potential future aerial refueling tankers.
RTX's Pratt & Whitney has successfully completed a series of rotating detonation engine (RDE) tests at the RTX Technology Research Center. Following positive results, the company is increasing internal investment and collaborating with the Department of Defense to advance towards an integrated engine and vehicle ground test in upcoming years.
The RDE testing validated Pratt & Whitney's design approach under aggressive performance assumptions. Unlike traditional turbojet or turbofan engines, rotating detonation engines operate on a different thermodynamic cycle and contain no moving parts. This technology offers advantages including:
- High thermal efficiency and performance
- Compact and cost-effective design
- Additional space for fuel, sensors, and payload
- Enhanced range capabilities for defense applications
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has announced a significant milestone as its F135 engine surpassed one million flight hours powering the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. The engine, which has been powering every F-35 since its first flight in 2006, has established itself as the safest and most reliable fighter engine in its class.
The F135 consistently exceeds 94% full mission capability rate requirements and maintains an exceptional safety record that surpasses previous fighter engine generations. The engine's global sustainment network spans 36 bases, 12 ships, and multiple depot facilities internationally, supporting 20 allied nations.
With over 1,300 F135 production engines delivered to date, Pratt & Whitney is developing an Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) to enhance performance capabilities for meeting future threats. The F135's infrastructure supports Agile Combat Employment, enabling increased survivability and combat power generation through dispersed operations.