RTX has been named the top aerospace and defense innovator in 2026 by major patent organizations including Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators, Harrity Patent Analytics Patent 300®, and the European Patent Office Patent Index. The company invests over $7 billion annually in research and development, holding more than 60,000 patents across advanced materials, AI, autonomy, and propulsion technologies. This recognition highlights RTX's commitment to pioneering next-generation aerospace and defense solutions that address complex global challenges. With 2025 sales exceeding $88 billion and a global workforce of over 180,000, RTX continues to lead in technology innovation and mission-ready solutions.
Raytheon successfully demonstrated its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), designed to replace the Stinger missile for the U.S. Army. The demo showed the missile's improved range, precision, and lethality, using advanced optics and a new...
Pratt & Whitney has enhanced its engine inspection process by acquiring Amsterdam-based Aiir Innovations and integrating its AI-assisted borescope software. This technology improves the consistency and efficiency of inspections for commercial, civil,...
