RTX (NYSE:RTX) is a leading global aerospace and defense company formed through the 2020 merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, RTX serves a diverse customer base that includes commercial airlines, defense agencies, and space organizations around the world. The company’s operations span four core business segments focused on propulsion, avionics, and mission systems.
In its Pratt & Whitney division, RTX designs and manufactures aircraft engines for commercial, military, and business aviation markets, featuring products such as geared turbofan engines known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Collins Aerospace, another key segment, offers a broad portfolio of avionics, aircraft interiors, mechanical systems, and mission support services that address both commercial airline and defense requirements. Together, these businesses supply critical equipment and digital solutions to enhance aircraft performance, safety, and passenger comfort.
RTX’s defense-focused segments—Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense—develop advanced sensors, radars, cybersecurity tools, guided missiles, and precision weapons systems. Their technologies support intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance, missile defense, and tactical communications for military and government customers. RTX’s defense products are deployed in theaters around the globe, underpinning national security and allied defense initiatives.
The company traces its heritage back to the early 20th century, combining Raytheon’s innovations in electronics and defense with United Technologies’ strengths in aerospace systems. Under experienced leadership, RTX continues to invest in research and development, leveraging a workforce of tens of thousands across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. By integrating its broad technological capabilities, RTX aims to advance sustainability, resilience, and digital transformation across the aerospace and defense sectors.
