RTX Corporation operates as a premier global aerospace and defense conglomerate, formed through the historic merger of equals between United Technologies Corporation's aerospace businesses and Raytheon Company. The fundamental resilience of RTX lies in its massive $289 billion backlog, which is strategically segmented into $170 billion in commercial orders and $119 billion in defense orders. This dual-market exposure insulates the company from isolated cyclical downturns in either commercial aviation or defense spending.

Primary Businesses and Operations

RTX is structured into three principal business segments, each operating at immense scale:

1. Collins Aerospace (Collins): A leading global provider of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. Collins produces aerostructures, a ...