RTX Corporation

RTX Corporation operates through three primary business segments serving the aerospace and defense industries. Collins Aerospace specializes in advanced structures, avionics, interiors, mission systems, and power solutions for commercial and military aircraft. Pratt & Whitney designs and manufactures aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military, business, and general aviation applications. Raytheon provides intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and missile systems for government and defense customers.

The company employs approximately 185,000 people globally and generates annual revenues exceeding $70 billion. RTX maintains extensive research and development operations focused on advancing aerospace and defense technologies. The company's business model emphasizes innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence across all three divisions.

RTX Corporation was established in 2020 through a transformative merger of equals between Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation (UTC). Raytheon, founded in 1922, evolved from a vacuum tube manufacturer into a premier defense electronics and missile systems company. United Technologies, founded in 1934, built a diversified portfolio including aerospace systems, HVAC, and elevators. The merger combined complementary capabilities in aerospace and defense, creating a comprehensive provider of advanced systems and services.

In 2023, the company officially changed its name from Raytheon Technologies Corporation to RTX Corporation and reorganized into three principal business units. This restructuring consolidated related capabilities and streamlined operations. The company relocated its global headquarters to Arlington, Virginia, in 2022, positioning itself as a leading defense and aerospace contractor. RTX has since maintained its position as one of the world's largest aerospace and defense companies, serving commercial, military, and government customers globally.