Airline will become first operator of the GTF-powered aircraft HAMBURG, Germany, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ceremony at Airbus' A320 Final Assembly Line today, Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, joined with Airbus and Wizz Air Hungary Ltd. (Wizz Air) to celebrate delivery of the airline's first A321XLR aircraft. The delivery marks a significant milestone as Wizz Air becomes the first operator of the A321XLR powered by GTF engines."The GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR brings new value to the mark ...

RTX Corporation’s (RTX) business segment, Raytheon, recently shipped the first AN/TPY-2 radar, outfitted with full Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. The radar is also configured with the next-generation CX6 high-performance computing software, which enables more precise target discrimination and electronic attack protection.Such deliveries should bolster RTX’s revenue performance from radars and get duly reflected in its second-quarter 2025 results.RTX's Expertise in Crea ...

RTX Corporation’s (RTX) unit, Raytheon, recently clinched a contract for the production and delivery of Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) pod shipsets. The award has been provided by the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD.Details of the Deal Secured by RTXValued at $580.6 million, the contract is expected to be completed by November 2028. Per the terms of the deal, RTX will deliver additional NGJ-MB pods for the Royal Australian Air Force, along with spares and specialized support equipmen ...

Latest radar version supports hypersonic missile defense ANDOVER, Mass., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has delivered the first AN/TPY-2 radar to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency with a complete Gallium Nitride, or GaN, populated array. The AN/TPY-2 is a missile defense radar that is ready to defend the U.S. homeland and American allies by detecting, tracking and discriminating ballistic missiles in multiple phases of flight.GaN provides greater sensitivity to increase ra ...

Group 1 - Raytheon has been awarded a $580 million follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system [1] - The NGJ-MB system is designed to enhance offensive electronic attack capabilities, protecting various military assets and ensuring naval aviators are better prepared against adversary threats [2] - The contract will involve production work in multiple locations including Forest, Mississippi; McKinney, Texas; El Segundo, California; and Andover, Massachusetts, with completion expected by 2028 [3] Group 2 - Raytheon is a leading provider of defense solutions, focusing on technologies in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, advanced sensors, and more [4] - RTX, the parent company of Raytheon, is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, with projected sales exceeding $80 billion in 2024 [5]

Representative Josh Gottheimer’s latest stock disclosure, as picked up by Finbold’s Congressional trading radar, revealed a suspiciously timed Raytheon (NYSE: RTX) purchase. Although only unveiled on May 14, the RTX stock investment, worth up to $15,000, was made on April 24, weeks ahead of a massive government contract modification.Page 11 out of 14 in Representative Gottheimer’s May 14 disclosure, featuring the RTX stock trade. Source: U.S. CongressGottheimer buys RTX stock ahead of $2.1 billion missile c ...

Core Insights - A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Tawazun Council, RTX, and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to establish EGA as a new producer of gallium, positioning the UAE as the world's second largest producer of this critical mineral [1][2] Group 1: Gallium Production and Applications - The initiative will create gallium extraction and refining capabilities at EGA's alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi [2] - Gallium is essential for various sectors, including semiconductors, electric vehicles, medical devices, and telecom infrastructure, and is critical for defense products such as advanced radars [3][5] - The agreement aims to secure a reliable supply of gallium for RTX and other companies in the aerospace and defense industry [4][5] Group 2: Strategic Importance and Future Plans - The project is seen as a pivotal milestone for the UAE's industrial development, enhancing its position in global gallium production [5][6] - EGA and RTX plan to conduct a feasibility study for a high purity gallium plant at EGA's Al Taweelah alumina refinery, which processes bauxite ore into alumina [4] - The development of gallium production aligns with the UAE's industrial growth strategy, Operation 300bn, creating an additional revenue stream for EGA [6] Group 3: Company Profiles - Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is the world's largest producer of "premium aluminium" and the largest industrial company in the UAE outside the oil and gas sector [9][10] - EGA operates globally with a fully integrated production process, from bauxite mining to aluminium production and recycling [11] - RTX is the largest aerospace and defense company globally, with over 185,000 employees and projected sales exceeding $80 billion in 2024 [12]

RTX Corporation’s (RTX) unit, Raytheon, recently secured a $2.13 billion modification contract involving the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block missile. The majority of the work related to this contract will be performed in Tucson, AZ, and Huntsville, AL.Details of RTX’s DealPer the terms of this deal, RTX will offer management, materials and services associated with the sustaining engineering and product support services of the SM-3 missile variants for the U.S. and Foreign Military Sales partners. This contr ...

RTX Corp. (RTX) recently revealed that its PhantomStrike radar has completed its inaugural flight test in Ontario, CA. During the test, PhantomStrike effectively tracked multiple airborne targets and delivered high-resolution terrain mapping, demonstrating its advanced capabilities.It is the industry’s first fully air-cooled, fire-control radar, engineered for long-range threat detection, tracking and targeting. Amid the evolving landscape of the global threat environment, such an announcement involving an ...

Core Viewpoint - Lockheed Martin's performance and strategic positioning have been highlighted, indicating a robust backlog and potential for future growth [1]. Group 1 - The last coverage of Lockheed Martin occurred in March 2024, focusing on its strong backlog [1]. - The company aims to provide actionable investment ideas through independent research [1].