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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.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has achieved a significant milestone in testing its Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS), a next-generation power and thermal management system. The system, designed to replace the F-35's current PTMS, demonstrates more than double the cooling capacity of existing solutions.

Following the 2024 announcement of EPACS achieving 80 kilowatts of cooling capacity, the system has now reached Technology Readiness Level 6. Collins has invested heavily in thermal systems development labs to validate EPACS performance across various operational conditions, positioning it for the Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase once a competition is launched.

The technology's dual-use capability makes it suitable for both military applications, including sixth-generation fighters, and commercial aircraft, addressing the increasing cooling demands of modern aviation systems.

RTX's Pratt & Whitney announced FAA type certification for its GTF Advantage engine designed for the Airbus A320neo family, with first deliveries expected in 2025. The enhanced engine delivers 4-8% more takeoff thrust, enabling higher payload and longer range for airlines.

The GTF Advantage features fully redesigned parts and technology improvements, including advanced airfoil design, improved coatings, and optimized cooling systems. The engine underwent extensive testing, completing more than twice the amount compared to current GTF engines, benefiting from over 100,000 hours of engine testing and 38 million flight hours of operation.

To date, GTF-powered aircraft have achieved up to 20% better fuel efficiency, helping airlines save over 2 billion gallons of fuel and avoid 20 million metric tons of CO2 emissions. The engine program has secured 11,000 orders and commitments across all platforms, with more than 2,200 GTF-powered aircraft delivered to over 80 customers worldwide.

RTX's Collins Aerospace has secured a contract from Boeing Defense to supply 144 ACES II® ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet. The Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) technology has demonstrated its reliability with over 700 lives saved since 1978.

Currently, 6,000 ACES II seats are in service across 29 air forces globally, equipped in various aircraft including the U.S. Air Force's A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, B-1, and B-2 fleets. The contract work will be executed in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Raytheon, an RTX business, has successfully completed flight testing of the first-ever AI/ML-powered Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) system for fourth-generation aircraft. The Cognitive Algorithm Deployment System (CADS) combines Embedded Graphics Processing Unit with Deepwave Digital's computing stack to integrate AI models into legacy RWR systems.

The system enables AI/ML processing at the sensor level, allowing CADS to employ cognitive methods to sense, identify, and prioritize threats with minimal latency. Initial testing was conducted on Raytheon's flight test aircraft, followed by successful demonstrations on an F-16 at the Air National Guard's test range near Tucson, Arizona in December. The tests incorporated AI/ML techniques from Georgia Tech Research Institute, Vadum, Inc., and Raytheon's cognitive electronic warfare team.

CADS procurement across multiple platforms is expected to begin in early 2025.

Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured an additional multi-million-dollar contract from the Danish Defence Armed Forces for ELCAN Specter DR dual role sights, with NSPA as the contracting authority. The Specter DR is a direct-view optic offering both close quarters and precision capabilities in a single sight, featuring instant magnification switching while maintaining constant boresight, eye relief, and sight picture.

The system enables 'both eyes open' target acquisition and will replace the existing ELCAN C79 fixed 3.4x sights. According to Mike Lewis, director and general manager at Raytheon ELCAN, the battle-proven Specter DR sight enhances soldier effectiveness on the battlefield and provides NATO allies with a competitive advantage.