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RTX BBN Technologies is developing advanced photonic sensors under DARPA's INSPIRED program, aiming to achieve over 10x precision compared to current sensors. The project focuses on creating compact, low-power sensors using quantum states of squeezed light, pushing detection sensitivity 16 dB below the 'shot noise' limit. The technology will impact various fields including LiDAR, biosensing, navigation, and communications. The team, including partners from Xanadu Quantum, University of Maryland, and Raytheon's Advanced Technology division, will develop a millimeter-scale detector operating within 100 MHz to 10 GHz frequency range.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, secured its fourth order for MAPS Gen II systems worth $95 million. The contract involves delivering jam-and-spoof-resistant navigation hardware to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps for combat ground vehicles. The system provides fusion of sensor data, including satellite navigation, terrain mapping, and secured positioning for both crewed and uncrewed vehicles. Collins is expanding production capabilities and developing aftermarket installation kits to streamline fielding and reduce retrofitting complexity.

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has signed a letter of intent with WZL2 to explore expanded maintenance repair and overhaul capabilities for Polish Air Force needs. The collaboration builds on their existing relationship, as Polish employees at Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów built the original F100 engines for Poland's F-16 fleet between 2005 and 2008. The facility currently produces F100 static structures and critical rotating parts. This expansion aims to provide full-cycle F100 engine maintenance in Poland, potentially supporting both F-16 and F-15EX aircraft if the latter is selected by the Polish Air Force.

Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a U.S. Army contract to develop directed energy wireless power beaming technology. The project aims to distribute power across battlefields, simplify logistics, and protect U.S. troops. The Advanced Technology team will develop transmitter and receiver technologies for long-range demonstration, aligned with Army's manned and unmanned system requirements.

The technology reduces troops' need to carry fuel and batteries, increases operation time, and enables energy uniformity in battlespace without vulnerable fuel depots. Raytheon's expertise in wireless power transmission dates back to the 1960s, holding records for highest energy transfer and longest range.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense to upgrade UK Royal Air Force's H-47 Chinooks with its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS). The upgrade will make UK Chinooks interoperable with U.S. Chinooks through shared avionics systems and digital cockpit displays. The CAAS Flight2™ system features a Modular Open Systems Approach architecture that enables cost-effective upgrades and reduced sustainment costs. The project aligns with the UK's recent announcement to purchase 14 extended-range Chinooks, contributing £151 million to the UK economy.

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and Air New Zealand announced a US$150 million expansion of the Christchurch Engine Centre. The 14,000 square meter expansion will add maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for GTF engines, with capacity for up to 140 engine overhauls annually by 2032. Construction begins this month, with the first GTF engine overhaul expected in Q4 2026. The project will create 200 high-value jobs in the Canterbury region. The facility will service both V2500 engines for A321ceo aircraft and PW1100G-JM GTF engines for A320/A321neo aircraft.

RTX's BBN Technologies has been awarded a DARPA contract for the Compartmentalization and Privilege Management (CPM) program. The company will develop the Analysis and Restructuring for Containment (ARC) tool to enhance cyber resilience by automatically subdividing software systems into secure compartments. This initiative addresses the critical need highlighted by over 12,000 cyber incidents in the U.S. Department of Defense since 2015. The ARC tool will focus on preventing unauthorized privilege escalations while maintaining system efficiency, implementing a balance between security and performance in critical software systems.

Pratt & Whitney Canada will demonstrate hydrogen combustion technology on a PW127XT regional turboprop engine through the Hydrogen Advanced Design Engine Study (HyADES) project, supported by Canada's Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT). The project, in collaboration with Next Hydrogen Solutions, will initially focus on fuel nozzle and combustor rig testing, with future phases targeting full engine ground testing. The PW127XT engine offers over 3% better fuel efficiency, 40% improved time on wing, and 20% reduced maintenance costs compared to previous models. Additionally, a second INSAT project named TEAME will explore advanced materials for hot section components to improve thermal efficiency and reduce emissions.

Next Level Aviation® (NLA) has extended its used serviceable material (USM) consignment agreement with Pratt & Whitney Commercial Serviceable Assets (CSA) for an additional three years. The partnership combines Pratt & Whitney's technical expertise with NLA's sales and delivery capabilities to provide cost-effective solutions to airlines, leasing companies, and MRO shops globally. Under the agreement, Pratt & Whitney CSA will consign USM to NLA to meet customer requirements, while NLA will support both companies' global customer base for used serviceable engine accessory needs.