RTX: $1.7 Billion Radar Deal Marks Key International Win
RTX Corporation’s stock jumped 2.31 % to $167.10 in premarket trading at 7:42:51 AM EDT on September 26, 2025, following the close at $163.35. The surge came after the company announced a significant $1.7 billion contract to supply nine LTAMDS radar systems, along with engineering services, spare parts, and testing support. This Foreign Military Sale represents a major milestone for RTX, as Poland becomes the first international customer to integrate the company’s advanced 360‑degree radar technology into its defense network.
The LTAMDS radar system represents cutting‑edge military technology designed to counter modern threats, including hypersonic weapons that travel at speeds exceeding one mile per second. The system features three antenna arrays working in coordination – a main array facing forward and two rear arrays providing complete 360‑degree coverage for tracking multiple threats simultaneously. This technological advancement positions RTX as a leader in next‑generation defense systems, with several other countries having expressed interest in the radar technology, creating potential for additional revenue growth.
The contract award opens significant doors for RTX’s international expansion strategy, with the company’s radar systems already serving more than 45 nations across six continents. This established global customer base provides a strong foundation for pursuing additional international contracts, particularly as the global military radar market is projected to expand at 5.2 % annually between 2025 and 2030, driven by rising geopolitical tensions and increased defense spending worldwide.
RTX’s Outperformance Reflects Investor Confidence in Strategy
RTX’s recent financial performance demonstrates the company’s ability to capitalize on defense spending trends and technological innovation. The company reported strong second‑quarter 2025 results with sales climbing 9 % year‑over‑year to $21.6 billion, driven by strength across all business segments including Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, and Raytheon. Adjusted earnings per share increased 11 % to $1.56, while the company’s backlog expanded 15 % to $236 billion, split between $144 billion in commercial contracts and $92 billion in defense work.
The company’s stock performance has significantly outpaced industry benchmarks, gaining 43.23 % year‑to‑date compared to the S&P 500’s 12.96 % return. Over the past year, RTX shares have climbed 38.48 % versus the broader market’s 15.64 % gain, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s defense portfolio and growth prospects. The company maintains a market capitalization of $218.65 billion and trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 35.90, with analyst price targets ranging from $134 to $180.
Beyond the LTAMDS contract, RTX continues advancing other military technologies, including its Advanced Electronic Warfare prototype for the Navy’s F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet, which recently passed a key review milestone. The company’s broader radar portfolio includes the GhostEye Radar, AN/MPQ‑64 Sentinel Radar, and Ku‑band Radio Frequency Sensor systems, all of which continue seeing strong demand in global markets. These technological advances support RTX’s position as a primary supplier in advanced military systems and reinforce the investment thesis based on sustained global defense spending and rapid innovation capabilities.