The future of air dominance | Cruising through AFA | Making the F/A-18 Super Hornet cool (again)

Welcome to the RTX newsletter — a monthly recap of top news and insights from RTX.

Top RTX stories from September

The future is here: Sixth-gen air dominance

In military aviation, a new age is dawning. Listen as experts from RTX explain how we're equipping the military airspace for today’s fleet and tomorrow’s fight. Learn more>>

Cooling: The secret star of every air mission

Collins Aerospace found new ways to cool the F/A-18 Super Hornet, helping aircrews do more for the mission. Now it’s doing the same for 5th- and 6th-gen fighters. Learn more>>

Getting aircraft back in flight faster

At Pratt & Whitney's military engine logistics complex in Oklahoma City, automation and advanced robotics are reducing downtime for aircraft undergoing maintenance at Tinker Air Force Base. Learn more>>

Big radar power for small aircraft

The PhantomStrike radar packs lots of precision and power into a minimal form factor, unlocking possibilities for military aviation in an era of smaller, expendable UAVs. Learn more>>

A faster way to make plane wheels

The Collins Aerospace factory in Troy, Ohio, once built gliders during World War II. Today, the team is using automation and advanced manufacturing to cut a 45-day process down to seven. Learn more>>

A look back at AFA

In September, members from across RTX took to National Harbor, Maryland, for the annual Air, Space & Cyber conference, hosted by the Air & Space Forces Association. Their goal: showcase how we’re connecting and protecting our world.

💬 What our leaders are saying

In case you missed it

• Collins Aerospace expands major facility in Tajęcina, Poland
• Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor program secures first international supplier
• Raytheon UK conducts Paveway IV precision-guided bomb integration trials
• Raytheon awarded $205 million contract for continued production of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System
• Pratt & Whitney Canada selected by Clean Aviation to lead PHARES hybrid-electric propulsion consortium
• Pratt & Whitney receives TF33 engine sustainment contract for NATO’s E-3 Sentry fleet
• Raytheon UK to supply GPS anti-jamming solutions for international armored vehicle program
• Raytheon achieves longest known AMRAAM shot
• Pratt & Whitney and PBS Group to develop next-generation auxiliary power unit
• Pratt & Whitney signs maintenance contract with Singapore Airlines for APS5000 APU fleet
• Pratt & Whitney developing new engines for munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft
• Advanced Electronic Warfare prototype for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet passes critical review
• Raytheon awarded $1.7 billion contract for LTAMDS
• Pratt & Whitney accelerates development of NGAP engine
• Raytheon unveils new APG-82(V)X radar enhanced with gallium nitride
• Raytheon completes Ground-Launched StormBreaker test
• Raytheon and Avio USA expand collaboration to accelerate Mk 104 rocket motor production
• Pratt & Whitney completes critical engine testing for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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