What RTX does

RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) is a publicly traded US aerospace and defense company headquartered at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, formed in 2020 through the merger of Raytheon Corporation and United Technologies Corporation. With approximately 180,000 global employees and FY2025 sales exceeding $88.6 billion, RTX operates through three core wholly owned segments: Collins Aerospace (avionics, cabin interiors, flight controls, nacelles, wheels/brakes, and actuation systems for commercial, business, military, and helicopter aviation); Pratt & Whitney (aircraft engines including the GTF geared turbofan family for the Airbus A320neo and A220, the F135 powering the F-35 Lightning II, and the F119 powering the F-22 Raptor, plus engine services); and Raytheon (missile defense systems including Patriot PAC-3, THAAD components, Tomahawk cruise missiles, AMRAAM, AIM-9X Sidewinder, Standard Missiles, FIM-92K Stinger, the SPY-6 and GhostEye MR radar families, and precision munitions).

RTX generates revenue primarily through long-term multi-year contracts with the US Department of Defense and Foreign Military Sales to allied governments, supplemented by OEM hardware sales to aircraft manufacturers and direct sales to commercial airlines. The company cites a $271 billion total backlog ($107 billion defense-specific) and approximately 47% of revenue from international customers. Pricing is negotiated and largely classified on the defense side; commercial engine sales are unit-based with recurring aftermarket revenue through services such as EngineWise and Ascentia Analytics. Distribution is direct to governments (US DoD, NATO allies including Finland, Brazil, Norway, Turkey, Poland) and aircraft OEMs (Airbus, Lockheed Martin).

The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to governments with OEM integration partnerships and a growing European manufacturing footprint through partnerships in Germany and the Netherlands for missile production. Three wholly owned R&D subsidiaries — RTX BBN Technologies, the RTX Technology Research Center, and RTX Ventures — support in-house AI/ML, quantum, and propulsion research, while partnerships with UConn (multi-drone AI), GM Defense (munitions production scaling), and Lockheed Martin (AMRAAM integration) provide ecosystem-level capabilities. In June 2026, RTX also announced the $620 million divestiture of Blue Canyon Technologies to MDA Space to sharpen portfolio focus on larger aerospace and defense platforms.

Name

RTX

Legal name

RTX Corporation

Website

https://rtx.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

RTX (NYSE:RTX) is a US aerospace and defense prime operating through Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, supplying missile defense systems, military engines, avionics, and commercial aerospace products to the US Department of Defense, NATO allies, and aircraft manufacturers globally, with FY2025 sales exceeding $88.6 billion and a $271 billion backlog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace and Defense Systems

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Engines & Turbines (3510), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Naval Weapons & Launch Systems (Guns, VLS, Torpedoes) (IMABAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Aerospace Engines & Propulsion (IMABAMAD), Engine Control, Fuel & Ignition Systems (FADEC/Accessories) (IMABADAK)

Keywords

• Missile defense systems
• Aerospace and defense
• Military aircraft engines
• Commercial aviation engines
• Radar and avionics systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense and Aerospace Systems: RTX generates the majority of revenue through long-term defense contracts with the US Department of Defense and allied governments for missiles, missile defense systems, radars, and aerospace components. The company has a $271 billion total backlog providing multi-year revenue visibility.
2. Commercial Aerospace: Revenue from commercial aviation customers including engine sales (GTF engines for Airbus A320neo and A220), cabin systems, avionics, and aftermarket services for commercial airlines and business aviation operators.
3. Aftermarket and Sustainment: Revenue from maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for military and commercial aerospace systems, including engine services through Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace aftermarket solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RTX Corporation designs, manufactures, and sustains integrated aerospace and defense systems for military and commercial customers worldwide. Through its three segments—Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon—the company delivers missile defense systems, military radars, fighter and commercial aircraft engines, avionics, and electronic warfare equipment, supported by long-term government contracts, OEM sales, and aftermarket services.

Product overview

RTX (Raytheon Technologies Corporation) operates three primary business segments: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Collins Aerospace provides integrated systems for commercial aviation (avionics, cabin interiors, seats, nacelles, wheels/brakes, lighting, oxygen systems), business and military aviation, helicopters, space, airports, and air traffic management. Pratt & Whitney manufactures aircraft engines including the GTF and PW4000 for commercial aircraft, PT6 and PW800 for business/general aviation, helicopter engines, and military engines (F135, F119) plus APUs and comprehensive engine services through EngineWise. Raytheon delivers defense systems including Patriot air defense, SPY-6 radar, GhostEye MR radar, Standard/Tomahawk/AMRAAM/AIM-9X missiles, precision munitions (Paveway, StormBreaker), electronic warfare, Global Hawk ISR, and advanced targeting systems. The company also operates RTX BBN Technologies and the RTX Technology Research Center for advanced AI and technology research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Collins Aerospace: Aerospace and defense systems including avionics, communications, landing systems, interiors, mission systems for commercial, military, and business aviation
• Pratt & Whitney
• Raytheon
• elecTRAS
• RTX BBN Technologies
• RTX Ventures

Products and services

• Patriot Missile Defense System Integrated air and missile defense system providing medium-to-high altitude defense against tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft for the U.S. Army and allied governments via Raytheon.
• SPY-6 Family of Radars Advanced naval radar family delivering integrated air and missile defense capabilities for multiple U.S. Navy ship classes under Raytheon.
• GhostEye MR Radar Mid-range AESA radar sensor derived from fighter jet radar portfolio, configured for NASAMS launchers and other mobile air defense systems under Raytheon.
• AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missile Short-range infrared-tracking air-to-air missile with beyond-visual-range capability; deployed by over 30 allied nations for air-to-air, surface-to-air, and rotary-wing platforms under Raytheon.
• AMRAAM Missile Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile used by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and allied air forces for air-to-air combat and surface-to-air defense under Raytheon.
• Standard Missile Family (SM-2/SM-6) Family of naval interceptors including Standard Missile-2 and SM-6 providing anti-air and ballistic missile defense for U.S. Navy and allied naval forces under Raytheon.
• Tomahawk Cruise Missile Long-range, low-altitude cruise missile for precision strike missions against ground targets, used by the U.S. Navy under Raytheon.
• GTF Engine Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine family offering 10–16% fuel efficiency improvement with reduced noise and emissions for narrow-body aircraft including Airbus A320neo and A220.
• F135 Engine Fifth-generation fighter engine powering the F-35 Lightning II with stealth features and vertical lift capability for the F-35B variant under Pratt & Whitney.
• F119 Engine World's first fifth-generation fighter engine powering the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, with thrust vectoring and supercruise performance under Pratt & Whitney.
• elecTRAS (Electric Thrust Reverser Actuation System) Collins Aerospace electric thrust reverser actuation system that reduces nacelle actuation weight by 15–20% and eliminates hydraulic interfaces and fluids; deployed on the Airbus A350 family.
• Pro Line Fusion Avionics Collins Aerospace integrated avionics system for business aviation providing enhanced situational awareness and flight deck integration.
• WXR-2100 MultiScan Weather Radar Collins Aerospace advanced weather radar with threat detection and tracking capabilities for commercial and military aircraft.
• ACES 5 Ejection Seat Next-generation ejection seat with improved safety and performance features for military aircraft under Collins Aerospace.
• EngineWise Engine Services Pratt & Whitney comprehensive commercial engine maintenance, materials, intelligence, and customer support services program.
• Ascentia Analytics Services Collins Aerospace aviation analytics platform delivering operational performance optimization, predictive maintenance, and fleet efficiency services for commercial customers.
• Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) Multi-platform electro-optical/infrared sensor system for surveillance, tracking, and targeting under Raytheon.
• Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft System High-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft system for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions under Raytheon.
• SCi-Toolset ISTAR Software Raytheon intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) software system for processing and analyzing multi-source data.
• Lazuli Space Observatory Telescope Raytheon 3.1-meter telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory featuring the largest unobscured aperture launched on a commercial platform; delivery scheduled for 2028.
• CCA Autonomy Software Collins Aerospace autonomy software selected for the U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Increment 1 program, supporting autonomous platforms alongside crewed aircraft.
• NP2000 Propeller System Collins Aerospace eight-bladed propeller system for military and commercial transport aircraft, providing improved efficiency and reduced noise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q1 2026 adjusted EPS beat consensus by 17%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Manufacturers (Germany and Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026RTX announced partnership with European manufacturers in Germany and the Netherlands to double Stinger missile production capacity in Europe, supporting NATO allied defense production.
• U.S. NavycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026$1.1 billion contract for AIM-9X Block II missile production for US Navy and foreign military sales customers, with production capacity ramping to 2,500 missiles annually.
• MDA SpaceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026RTX selling Blue Canyon Technologies subsidiary to MDA Space for $620 million, expected to close by year-end pending regulatory approvals including CFIUS review.
• U.S. ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTX committed $100 million to expand Portsmouth, Rhode Island facility for Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor testing and Patriot GEM-T subcomponent production for US Army.
• General Motors DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGM Defense in discussions with RTX and other defense contractors about helping expand munitions production capacity using GM's manufacturing infrastructure.
• Norway and Turkey (via FMS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational customers including Norway and Turkey receiving AIM-9X missiles through Foreign Military Sales, with over 800 units allocated for international customers.
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTX supplies AMRAAM missiles to Lockheed Martin for integration with fighter aircraft; both companies benefit from increased Pentagon procurement for Patriot systems and THAAD interceptors.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin is the largest US defense prime and a direct competitor across missile defense (PAC-3 MSE co-produced with RTX), air-to-air missiles, and integrated air defense. It also partners with RTX on AMRAAM integration and is a major F-35 integrator whose production rates directly shape RTX's F135 engine demand.
• Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman competes with RTX in missile defense, radar (G/ATOR vs. GhostEye), and integrated air defense systems, and is a key partner on THAAD interceptors. Both are top-tier US defense primes selling to the same DoD customers across overlapping domains.
• General Dynamics: General Dynamics competes with RTX in missile and naval defense (Standard Missile variants, combat systems) and shares US DoD procurement exposure. Both serve the same US Navy and Army customers with overlapping combat systems portfolios.
• BAE Systems: BAE Systems is a major non-US defense prime competing with RTX in missiles, electronic warfare, and air defense, especially as European allies ramp domestic defense production. It is a key alternative supplier to NATO customers alongside RTX.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris competes with Collins Aerospace and Raytheon in avionics, communications, electronic warfare, and space-based ISR. It serves the same US DoD and allied customers with overlapping sensor and C4ISR portfolios.
• GE Aerospace: GE Aerospace directly competes with Pratt & Whitney in commercial and military aircraft engines (CFM joint venture vs. GTF; F110 vs. F119/F135). It is the closest competitor in large turbofan propulsion and shares the same commercial OEM customer base.
• Leonardo S.p.A. Leonardo competes with RTX across missiles, air defense radars, helicopters (vs. Sikorsky via Lockheed), and electronic warfare. It is a major European defense prime competing for NATO and Italian/UK defense budgets in overlapping categories.

Broad incumbents

• Boeing Defense, Space & Security: Boeing's defense segment competes with RTX in missile defense, military aircraft, and space, while Boeing Commercial overlaps with Pratt & Whitney on engine programs and Collins Aerospace on avionics. As a broader aerospace and defense incumbent, Boeing is a peer across both defense and commercial aerospace.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell Aerospace competes with Collins Aerospace in avionics, flight controls, propulsion subsystems, and cabin systems, and overlaps with Pratt & Whitney in APUs and engine accessories. Both serve commercial and business aviation OEMs.

Emerging players

• Saab AB: Saab competes with Raytheon in surface-based air defense (Giraffe radar, RBS 70 NG vs. NASAMS GhostEye) and precision munitions, and is expanding as European NATO nations seek alternatives to US primes for integrated air defense.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RTXCorporation
• Facebookfacebook.com/rtxcorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rtx
• Instagraminstagram.com/rtxcorporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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