RTX is the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, delivering next-generation solutions that help customers meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global security environment. Formed through the integration of Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon, RTX brings together more than a century of engineering excellence, 180,000 employees and unmatched technological breadth. The result is a unified enterprise capable of delivering advanced capabilities across air and space dominance, intelligent systems, next-generation propulsion and advanced manufacturing.
Collins Aerospace provides mission critical systems that enhance performance, survivability and situational awareness. Its technologies are integral to enabling multidomain operations and ensuring mission readiness.
Pratt & Whitney redefines propulsion for the next generation of military and commercial aircraft. Its engines power the F-35 Lightning II, mobility and tanker fleets, and a wide range of unmanned and next generation platforms.
Raytheon is a global leader in advanced defense systems, innovative technologies, and mission-critical solutions, delivering unmatched performance to protect, connect, and secure the world with cutting-edge precision and reliability.
One of Raytheon’s most critical areas of focus and expertise is integrated air and missile defense, an area where the business has developed advanced systems to detect and neutralize complex threats. At the heart of Raytheon’s capabilities lies the combat-proven Patriot ® air and missile defense system, a globally recognized solution for defeating sophisticated aerial threats. As the backbone of integrated air and missile defense for 19 nations, Patriot has proven its reliability in over 250 combat engagements, supported by rigorous testing with more than 3,000 ground tests and 1,400 flight tests.
Continuously modernized, Patriot integrates the latest technologies to outpace evolving threats, ensuring unmatched performance and global trust. Raytheon also produces Patriot’s Advanced Capability-2 Guidance Enhanced Missile-T (GEM-T) variant further strengthens the system’s ability to counter diverse threats like tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft with high-precision guidance and lethality. GEM-T's enhanced guidance and seeker technology improve accuracy and reliability, making it a critical part of global air and missile defense systems.
Building on the legacy of the Patriot system, RTX produces the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), a next-generation radar designed to address advanced and emerging threats. LTAMDS is a cutting-edge 360-degree radar that features three antenna arrays working in unison to detect and engage multiple threats simultaneously, regardless of direction. The radar is specifically engineered to counter hypersonic weapons and other next-generation threats, offering more than twice the power of its predecessor systems.
The LTAMDS radar exemplifies RTX’s commitment to technological innovation. Utilizing advanced materials like gallium nitride, it achieves unparalleled range and resolution. Its software-defined architecture and modular design enable adaptability to future battlefield requirements, ensuring long-term operational relevance.
Across the globe, governments and industry partners rely on RTX to help them deter threats, strengthen resilience and maintain operational advantage. Through systems like Patriot, LTAMDS, NASAMS, GhostEye and LIDS, RTX continues to redefine the standards of protection and connectivity in an increasingly complex threat environment. (Photo © Raytheon: Patriot ® Air and Missile Defense System)
