RTX Corp

RTX

Market cap $235B

Lockheed Martin and RTX show contrasting momentum as fresh contracts, earnings shifts and rising defense demand highlight differing strengths.

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RTX has proven itself indispensable during a volatile geopolitical environment, thanks to the higher defense spending trends and the growing backlog. The same has been observed in the commercial sector, with the robust air travel demand and the slower fleet growth triggering the increased new commercial aircraft orders. The aging commercial fleet has also contributed to RTX's excellent aftermarket sales performance, with these developments playing into the richer profit margins.

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Defense contractor RTX said on Friday its joint venture Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems has secured a $1.25 billion contract to supply Israel with surface-to-air missiles.

Raytheon-Rafael joint venture opens new factory, ramps up air defense production EAST CAMDEN, Ark. , Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems (R2S) joint venture was awarded a $1.25 billion contract to supply Israel with Tamir surface-to-air missiles.

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Center will strengthen operational readiness for Europe's F-35 and CH-47F fleets ROTTERDAM, Netherlands , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force (RNLASF) have signed a contract to build a new military avionics service center in the Netherlands to support European F-35 and CH-47F fleets. Under the multi-decade government-owned, contractor-operated partnership, Collins will bring repair expertise and depot technology for the F-35 and the CH-47F.

RTX expands its MRO reach with new Emirates and Qatar Airways agreements, boosting long-term support and enhancing airline reliability.