RTX Corporation
RTXNYSEIndustrials · Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts
Market cap
$230.53B
Employees
180,000
Exchange
NYSE
Headquarters
ARLINGTON, VA
About RTX Corporation
RTX is an aerospace and defense manufacturer formed from the merger of United Technologies and Raytheon, with roughly equal exposure across three segments, mostly as a supplier to commercial aerospace and to the defense market: Collins Aerospace, a diversified aerospace supplier; Pratt & Whitney, a commercial and military aircraft engine manufacturer; and Raytheon, a defense prime contractor providing a mix of missiles, missile defense systems, sensors, hardware, and communications technology to the military.
RTX news
Qatar is seeking to purchase approximately $4 billion worth of Patriot missile systems amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran-related conflicts. This significant defense acquisition reflects regional concerns about military security and represents a substantial opportunity for U.S. defense contractors. The purchase underscores growing geopolitical instability in the Gulf region.
The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026