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RTX

Aerospace and defense technology company

rtx.com

Headquarters: Arlington, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 140,000+
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Last updated October 29

Latest news about RTX

In short: RTX reported strong Q3 2026 results with double-digit growth and raised its full-year outlook.

Company announcements

October 20 RTX

RTX raises full year outlook driven by double-digit Q3 sales growth

Third-quarter adjusted EPS reached $2.26 with $340 billion in backlog, prompting an upgrade to full-year adjusted earnings of $7.65-$7.75.

October 9 RTX

RTX secures $6.3 billion contract for SM-3 interceptors

Raytheon obtained a five-year agreement to produce and sustain Standard Missile-3 Block IB units. The deal supports US naval defense inventory replenishment amid evolving global threats.

October 1 RTX

RTX's Raytheon secures $24.4 billion SM-6 missile contract

The five-year deal ensures increased production of the combat-proven SM-6 interceptor for the U.S. Navy, supporting both offensive strikes and missile defense missions through expanded capacity and workforce growth.

September 28 RTX

RTX secures $20.7 billion multi-year AMRAAM contract

The award accelerates production ramp under the Department of War's Arsenal of Freedom initiative to meet surging demand from U.S. services and international partners.

Media coverage

October 29 Yahoo Finance

Look Who s Upgrading America s Nuclear Forces Now

RTX just won an $8 billion nuclear contract. How big a deal is that for RTX stock?

October 22 Defence Industry Europe

RTX CEO says Pentagon contracts will drive major expansion in missile production

RTX plans to double to quadruple missile production rates under four multiyear Pentagon contracts, with investments in factories and suppliers supporting an expansion through 2030.

October 20 MSN

RTX (NYSE:RTX) surprises with strong Q3 2026, full-year outlook slightly exceeds expectations

Aerospace and defense company Raytheon (NYSE:RTX) announced in Q3 2026, with sales up 11.1% year on year to $24.97 billion.

October 20 Bloomberg

RTX Raises Outlook Amid Strong Missile and Air Travel Demand

The aerospace and defense manufacturer raised its full-year earnings forecast for the third consecutive quarter, citing robust global air travel and rising military hardware demand.

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