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RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) is described as the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, and its news flow reflects activity across commercial aviation, defense and space. Company announcements highlight developments from its businesses Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon and Blue Canyon Technologies, as well as corporate updates from its Arlington, Virginia headquarters.
News items from Collins Aerospace include contracts and technology demonstrations in air traffic management and navigation. For example, Collins Aerospace has been awarded a major Federal Aviation Administration contract to support the Radar System Replacement program for the U.S. National Airspace System, delivering next-generation cooperative and non-cooperative radar systems. It has also showcased anti-jam Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing solutions using Compact Modular Open Systems Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor cards for ground vehicles in contested environments.
Pratt & Whitney news covers aircraft propulsion and engine development. The business has announced work on a new family of engines, developed by its GATORWORKS team, intended for applications such as munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft, with a focus on scalability, development speed and affordability.
Raytheon-related news spans air and missile defense, radar and electronic warfare. Recent releases include contracts to supply Patriot air and missile defense systems and related equipment to countries such as Spain and Romania, as well as a contract to equip a U.S. Air Force autonomous test aircraft with PhantomStrike radar. Raytheon has also reported progress on an Advanced Electronic Warfare prototype for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
RTX news also covers space activities through Blue Canyon Technologies, such as the launch of a Saturn-200 minisatellite platform for NASA’s Pandora mission to study exoplanet atmospheres. In addition, corporate communications include earnings release schedules, responses to unsolicited mini-tender offers for RTX shares, and other regulatory or cybersecurity updates disclosed through press releases and SEC filings.
Investors and observers can use the RTX news stream to follow contract awards, technology milestones, aerospace and defense program updates, and corporate announcements that illustrate how the company’s businesses operate across aviation, defense and space.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) has unveiled its next-generation APG-82(V)X radar system, featuring advanced gallium nitride (GaN) technology. The enhanced radar system, developed by Raytheon, offers increased range and improved processing capabilities for detecting and engaging aerial threats.
The APG-82(V)X is an active electronically scanned array radar that utilizes thousands of transmit and receive modules for superior target detection and tracking. The system's GaN technology enables extended range without additional power requirements, while its open architecture design ensures scalability for future applications.
Development is underway in El Segundo, California, with production planned at established facilities in Forest, Mississippi.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney is advancing the development of its XA103 engine for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program through enhanced digital capabilities. The company has invested over $30 million this year in model-based environments to improve propulsion design accuracy.
The digital initiative has doubled the delivery rate of XA103 technical data packages, enabling faster development, cost reduction, and increased design efficiency. The project involves collaboration among over 1,000 engineers and support staff, working with more than 100 domestic suppliers. The XA103 engine prototype is scheduled for testing in the late 2020s, with the program currently progressing toward its Assembly Readiness Review.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) has achieved a significant milestone as its Raytheon business successfully completed a major review of the Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. The new system, designed to enhance the aircraft's defensive capabilities and survivability, has demonstrated substantial progress in both hardware and software development.
The review validated the prototype's software development, integration with flight-representative hardware, and alignment with government reference architecture. Raytheon has also completed a Test Plan Working Group to streamline in-flight performance evaluation and plans to continue with further demonstrations and delivery of shipsets for government integration testing.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney announced the development of a new scalable engine family designed for munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The engines will offer thrust ranging from 500 to 1,800 pounds.
The development is being led by Pratt & Whitney's GATORWORKS team, focusing on speed and cost-effectiveness. The engine design incorporates additive manufacturing and features commonality across models to reduce development and production timelines. A second round of testing is scheduled for early 2026 to validate key design features.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has partnered with PBS Group to develop a next-generation auxiliary power unit (APU) for commercial and military aircraft applications. The collaboration, supported by the Czech Ministry of Defense's Industrial Cooperation Section, aims to create an APU with industry-leading power density.
The new APU will be designed to be significantly smaller and lighter than traditional units while delivering enhanced performance. Key features include rapid starting capability, high-altitude operation, and support for advanced capabilities like enhanced thermal management and electronic warfare technologies. The unit will serve various platforms including fighters, rotorcraft, and business jets.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has secured a contract from the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to deliver its Electronic Warfare Planning and Battle Management (EWPBM) solution. The integrated software system will provide NATO with a comprehensive electromagnetic warfare command and control capability.
The EWPBM solution will create a Recognized Electromagnetic Picture by combining operational data, intelligence systems, and other sources, while also providing an Electronic Order of Battle. The system will enhance commanders' ability to visualize electronic warfare threats and automate jammer and sensor operations, significantly improving NATO's electromagnetic warfare capabilities.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Raytheon and the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command have achieved a significant milestone by executing the longest known AMRAAM® air-to-air missile shot from an F-22 fighter. The tests, conducted in fall 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, demonstrated enhanced time of flight capabilities through the Air Force's form, fit, function refresh (F3R) development program.
The AMRAAM missile system has been operational for over 30 years, integrated across 14 platforms in 43 countries, with more than 6,000 successful live fires and near-perfect combat performance. The system is deployed for both air-to-air and surface-to-air missions by the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and allied forces.
Raytheon UK (NYSE: RTX) has secured a contract from BAE Systems to provide Landshield Plus anti-jam antennas for CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. The integrated solution combines an antenna and anti-jam processor in a single unit, offering real-time situational awareness in GPS-challenged environments.
The system features a seven-element antenna operating on both L1 and L2 GPS frequency bands, capable of blocking up to six jammers simultaneously. The compact, low-power solution will be delivered between 2025 and 2029 for integration into BAE Systems Hägglunds' CV90 platform.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has secured an $18 million contract from the NATO Support Procurement Agency for TF33 engine sustainment services. The contract will support NATO's E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet, providing comprehensive engine maintenance and materials management.
The agreement spans three years with a potential two-year extension option. Services will include part forecasting, procurement, and technical support, conducted across multiple locations including Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, depots in Turkey and Greece, and Pratt & Whitney's East Hartford facility.
RTX (NYSE:RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney Canada has been selected to lead the PHARES (Powerplant Hybrid Application REgional Segment) project by the European Union's Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking. This marks a historic milestone as the first Canadian company to lead a Clean Aviation program.
The project will involve collaboration with Collins Aerospace, ATR, and Airbus to develop a hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator targeting up to 20% improved fuel efficiency for regional aircraft. The system will combine an advanced PW127XT-derivative turboprop engine with Collins' 250 kW electric motor drive system and an optimized propeller gearbox.