RTX

Jul- 2026 -

21 July

Pratt & Whitney integrates Aiir Innovations’ AI-assisted borescope inspection software to accelerate aircraft engine maintenance. Photo: Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney Gives Fighter Jet Engines an AI Inspector

Pratt & Whitney is bringing artificial intelligence into the engine bay, deploying AI-powered inspection software to help technicians spot defects faster on military and commercial aircraft engines.

17 July

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

The Missile Poised to Replace the Stinger Just Proved Itself

RTX’s Raytheon has brought the Stinger’s successor one step closer to reality, successfully demonstrating its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor in a milestone test against simulated aerial threats.

13 July

Europe

The combat-proven AMRAAM remains the most capable air-to-air missile system in the world, and a cornerstone of air superiority for more than 40 nations.

Jodesz Gavilan

RTX, NATO Allies Look to Expand AMRAAM Production in Europe

RTX and NATO allies are looking to add European suppliers to the AMRAAM production chain as demand continues to grow.

8 July

Air

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon Teams With European Defense Firms to Double Stinger Missile Production

RTX’s Raytheon is aiming to double its Stinger surface-to-air missile production by collaborating with European defense firms.

Jun- 2026 -

11 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US OKs $292M AMRAAM Missile Sale to South Korea

The US State Department has approved a potential $292-million foreign military sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles to South Korea.

9 June

Americas

Raytheon's Rhode Island expansion will accelerate LTAMDS testing by increasing manufacturing capacity.

Jodesz Gavilan

RTX Invests $100M to Expand Raytheon Missile Defense Facility in Rhode Island

RTX is investing $100 million to expand a Raytheon facility in Rhode Island as demand for air and missile defense systems continues to rise.

5 June

Americas

Ronald Watkins

Collins Aerospace Opens Expanded Landing Gear Facility in Poland

RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has opened an expanded manufacturing facility in southeastern Poland as it increases production capacity.

3 June

Air

A C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, fires off flares over Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center during a training mission on Sept. 24, 2019. The 153rd Airlift Wing's primary mission is to provide combat airlift to our state and nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)

Rojoef Manuel

Approved US Sale Signals Potential C-130 Fleet for Vietnam

The US State Department has cleared a $100-million foreign military sale of C-130 Hercules sustainment services and associated tools for Vietnam, hinting at Hanoi’s potential adoption of the transport aircraft.

May- 2026 -

29 May

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

RTX Builds Self-Healing Comms System to Survive Heavy Battlefield Jamming

RTX subsidiary BBN Technologies is working to help soldiers maintain uninterrupted communications on contested battlefields with its new “self-healing” system.

21 May

Technology