ELCAN Specter DR dual role sight enhances optical capabilities for NATO allies

NUREMBERG, Germany, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business was awarded an additional multi-million-dollar contract by the Danish Defence Armed Forces for ELCAN Specter DR dual role sights. The NATO Support Procurement Support Agency (NSPA) is the contracting authority.

The ELCAN Specter DR sight is a direct-view optic that provides close quarters and precision capability in a single sight. The Specter DR sight switches instantly between magnifications, providing the user with "both eyes open" target acquisition while boresight, eye relief and sight picture remain constant. 

Prepares the way for entry into service

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today marks the certification of the GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), preparing the way for entry into service. In support of the aircraft certification, updates were made to the PW1100G-JM engine's type certificates to include A321XLR, granted by EASA on February 7, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on December 12, 2024.

Hardware procurement begins for XA103 prototype build and test 

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, completed the detailed design review of its Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) offering with the U.S. Air Force. Pratt & Whitney presented directly from its collaborative digital environment, providing reviewers with immediate access to all the data and material to satisfy the stringent criteria. Passing this fully digital evaluation allows the team to begin procuring hardware for the construction of its XA103 prototype ground demonstrator, which is expected to test in the late 2020s.

Contract will improve readiness and reduce costs for more than 400 engines

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, secured a three-year contract valued up to $1.5 billion to sustain F119 engines, which power the U.S. Air Force's F-22 fighter jets. The contract will improve readiness and reduce costs for an F119 fleet of more than 400 engines that have flown over 900,000 engine flight hours.

"The F119's readiness and reliability rates have never been more important, and we are improving both while lowering lifecycle costs," said Jill Albertelli, president of Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "We are committed to helping our U.S. Air Force customer maintain the F-22's combat edge."

Demos highlight maturity and capability of Raytheon NGSRI solution

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced a series of 10 successful subsystem demonstrations for the U.S. Army's Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), which will eventually replace the Stinger® surface-to-air missile.

"These successful subsystem demonstrations are a crucial step in meeting the U.S. Army's range and performance requirements for this transformational short-range air defense capability," said Tom Laliberty, president of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. "We are confident in our ability to rapidly deliver the Army an affordable, low-risk, highly producible NGSRI solution."

Program expansion will increase collaboration with small and medium-sized businesses

BENGALURU, India, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced the launch of its Powered by Collins Initiative™ 2025 edition at Aero India. The initiative invites deep tech small- to medium-sized enterprises to work with a leader in aerospace and defense through targeted collaboration opportunities which represent technologies critical to the industry's future. This year's opportunities bring focus to material informatics and quantum-enabled navigation.

Collins' Pro Line 21™ avionics provides advanced functionality, usability

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has announced upcoming functionality upgrades to Collins' Pro Line 21™ integrated avionics systems installed on in-service Cessna Citation business jets. Cessna Citation business jets are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.

Available beginning in the second half of 2025, the Pro Line 21 avionics enhancements are applicable for in-service Cessna Citation CJ1+, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ4 and XLS+ fleets, with upgrades spanning advanced communications abilities, improved weather data, enhanced flight deck connectivity and more.

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) President and CEO Chris Calio will speak at the Barclays Industrial Select Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 8:40 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation will be broadcast live at www.rtx.com and will be archived on the website afterward. 

About RTXRTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Gregory J. Hayes to Serve as Special Advisor

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) Board of Directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher T. Calio as Chairman of the Board, effective April 30, 2025.

This action follows notice to the Board by Gregory J. Hayes, RTX Executive Chairman, of his decision to step down as Executive Chairman and as a member of the Board prior to the company's 2025 annual meeting.

Mr. Hayes has served as Executive Chairman of the Board since May 2024. Prior to that, he served as President and CEO of RTX, following the 2020 merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies, where he was Chairman and CEO.

RTX exceeds 2024 sales and EPS expectations*; Expects continued sales, earnings, and cash flow growth in 2025

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) reports fourth quarter 2024 results and announces 2025 outlook.

Fourth quarter 2024

Replacement equipment will backfill fire unit sent to Ukraine

ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded a $529 million contract to supply the Netherlands with a Patriot® air and missile defense system fire unit and related equipment. This contract supports the replenishment of a Patriot fire unit donated to Ukraine.

The direct commercial sales contract includes a single fire unit consisting of a radar, launchers, command and control stations, and other support equipment.  

Missile supports anti-air, anti-surface warfare and sea-based terminal ballistic missile defense in one solution

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded a $333 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Block IA missiles.

"SM-6 has a proven performance, and this contract is an important step for providing this urgently needed weapon to our armed forces," said Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon. "Raytheon continues to work closely with our customers to ensure our military has an unfair advantage at sea and to keep our adversaries guessing."

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings results on Tuesday, January 28, prior to the stock market opening. A conference call will take place at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and the Company's outlook for 2025.

The conference call will be webcast live on the company's website at www.rtx.com and will be available for replay following the call. A presentation corresponding with the conference call will be available for downloading prior to the call.

Contract marks the third Patriot order for Romania

ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded a $946 million contract to supply Romania with additional Patriot® air and missile defense systems.

The contract includes fire units consisting of radars, control stations and missiles.

"Raytheon is committed to providing Romania with advanced integrated air and missile defense capabilities to protect its citizens and critical infrastructure," said Pete Bata, senior vice president of Global Patriot at Raytheon. "Romania's continued investment in Patriot is a testament to the nation's dedication to ensuring collective security, deterrence, and stability across Europe."

Key milestone for the rapid development of affordable, long-range precision munitions

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, and Ursa Major announced its advanced long-range solid rocket motor completed a successful missile flight test for the U.S. Army. The companies' combined experience and expertise in digital engineering was a critical factor in accelerating the design and development of this transformational capability.

"These long-range solid rocket motors will allow the U.S. Army and allies to strike farther and faster than anything our adversaries have in their arsenals," said Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. "This long-range rocket motor technology fills the essential role of providing affordable precision fires, while increasing range, safety, and magazine depth." 

Cutting edge avionics upgrades enhance aircraft operability, safety and efficiency

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has announced a comprehensive avionics upgrade and modernization program for Beechcraft King Air and Hawker aircraft, spanning Collins' Pro Line Fusion® and Pro Line 21™ advanced avionics systems.

The modernization program advances aircraft performance and safety while also equipping cockpits with technologies that reduce pilot workload, enhance situational awareness and enable efficiency and capacity improvements. The program includes:

Entry into service expected in 2025

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced today that it has received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration certification for the GTF engine that will power the Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The engine type certificate, granted on December 12 and applicable to the PW1100G-JM engine, was updated to include the A321XLR.  

"This is an important milestone for the GTF engine program, which was the first engine to power the A320neo aircraft family," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "The longer range and higher payload capability of the Airbus A321XLR aircraft will provide customers with expanded route flexibility to more destinations. A321XLR operators will benefit from the GTF's best-in-class fuel efficiency and the lowest carbon emissions available for single aisle aircraft."

U.S. Army soldiers successfully test LTAMDS during operational assessment

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M., Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX business, announced that U.S. Army air defense soldiers successfully used the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, or LTAMDS, to guide Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors to defeat cruise and ballistic missile surrogates.

"LTAMDS continues to successfully pass each hurdle of the U.S. Army's rigorous testing program demonstrating its readiness for initial fielding," said Tom Laliberty, president of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. "In this latest test, U.S. soldiers operated LTAMDS to successfully detect, track and support engagement of a complex set of threats."

Soldiers successfully tested the Raytheon laser weapon at moving targets at MoD range in Wales

LONDON, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon UK, part of RTX's (NYSE: RTX) Raytheon business, announced that its High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) completed a successful live-firing with the British Army directed against moving aerial targets.

The trial, conducted at a military range in Wales, is the latest stage of the Ministry of Defence's Land Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) demonstrator programme and saw British soldiers operating Raytheon's HELWS by successfully tracking and neutralising moving aerial targets. 

Collins used multiple technologies to securely integrate non-traditional sensor data into III Marine Expeditionary Force classified fires network

OKINAWA, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, successfully demonstrated a new cross-domain networking capability to improve situational awareness for forces in the initial stages of a conflict. Collins enabled the relay of unclassified data from non-traditional sensors into a fires network in support of Marine Corps Command and Control objectives during exercise Keen Sword hosted by III Marine Expeditionary Force.