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RTX's (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has successfully completed critical testing of its small turbofan engine family for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The tests revealed that their existing commercial engines can deliver up to 20% increased thrust for unmanned applications.

The company is currently conducting a second phase of testing focused on inlet airflow and pressure variations for embedded engines. These tests, combined with digital twin modeling, aim to optimize engine performance and reduce integration risks for CCA platforms while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Raytheon has successfully completed testing of a ground-launched variant of their StormBreaker® smart weapon. The prototype was developed and tested in just 50 days at a Mojave Desert test range, reaching an altitude of approximately 20,000 feet.

The ground-launched StormBreaker maintains the air-launched version's capabilities of engaging moving and stationary targets in various weather conditions, both on land and at sea. The weapon is currently approved for use on F-15E and F/A-18-E/F Super Hornet aircraft, with ongoing integration for F-35A/B/C variants. Additional testing is scheduled throughout 2025.

RTX (NYSE: RTX) has announced that its Raytheon business and Avio USA are expanding their collaboration with a new $26 million purchase order for the Mk 104 dual-thrust rocket motor program. The funding, announced 13 months after their initial contract, will support continued engineering work through the Critical Design Review phase and procurement of long-lead materials for qualification.

The collaboration aims to establish a second source for critical materials and enhance production capacity for Raytheon's Standard Missile franchise. The companies have already completed both System Requirements Review and Preliminary Design Review phases, setting the foundation for future development and production.

RTX (NYSE: RTX) has unveiled its next-generation APG-82(V)X radar system, featuring advanced gallium nitride (GaN) technology. The enhanced radar system, developed by Raytheon, offers increased range and improved processing capabilities for detecting and engaging aerial threats.

The APG-82(V)X is an active electronically scanned array radar that utilizes thousands of transmit and receive modules for superior target detection and tracking. The system's GaN technology enables extended range without additional power requirements, while its open architecture design ensures scalability for future applications.

Development is underway in El Segundo, California, with production planned at established facilities in Forest, Mississippi.

RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney is advancing the development of its XA103 engine for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program through enhanced digital capabilities. The company has invested over $30 million this year in model-based environments to improve propulsion design accuracy.

The digital initiative has doubled the delivery rate of XA103 technical data packages, enabling faster development, cost reduction, and increased design efficiency. The project involves collaboration among over 1,000 engineers and support staff, working with more than 100 domestic suppliers. The XA103 engine prototype is scheduled for testing in the late 2020s, with the program currently progressing toward its Assembly Readiness Review.

RTX (NYSE: RTX) has achieved a significant milestone as its Raytheon business successfully completed a major review of the Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. The new system, designed to enhance the aircraft's defensive capabilities and survivability, has demonstrated substantial progress in both hardware and software development.

The review validated the prototype's software development, integration with flight-representative hardware, and alignment with government reference architecture. Raytheon has also completed a Test Plan Working Group to streamline in-flight performance evaluation and plans to continue with further demonstrations and delivery of shipsets for government integration testing.

RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney announced the development of a new scalable engine family designed for munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The engines will offer thrust ranging from 500 to 1,800 pounds.

The development is being led by Pratt & Whitney's GATORWORKS team, focusing on speed and cost-effectiveness. The engine design incorporates additive manufacturing and features commonality across models to reduce development and production timelines. A second round of testing is scheduled for early 2026 to validate key design features.

RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has partnered with PBS Group to develop a next-generation auxiliary power unit (APU) for commercial and military aircraft applications. The collaboration, supported by the Czech Ministry of Defense's Industrial Cooperation Section, aims to create an APU with industry-leading power density.

The new APU will be designed to be significantly smaller and lighter than traditional units while delivering enhanced performance. Key features include rapid starting capability, high-altitude operation, and support for advanced capabilities like enhanced thermal management and electronic warfare technologies. The unit will serve various platforms including fighters, rotorcraft, and business jets.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has secured a contract from the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to deliver its Electronic Warfare Planning and Battle Management (EWPBM) solution. The integrated software system will provide NATO with a comprehensive electromagnetic warfare command and control capability.

The EWPBM solution will create a Recognized Electromagnetic Picture by combining operational data, intelligence systems, and other sources, while also providing an Electronic Order of Battle. The system will enhance commanders' ability to visualize electronic warfare threats and automate jammer and sensor operations, significantly improving NATO's electromagnetic warfare capabilities.