Overview
Raytheon Technologies Corporation was an American aerospace and defense conglomerate formed in 2020 through the merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation. The company became one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense manufacturers, operating major divisions including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
In 2023, the company officially shortened its corporate name to RTX Corporation.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Raytheon Technologies Corporation |
| Formed | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Waltham, Massachusetts |
| Industry | Aerospace and defense |
| Major Divisions | Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon |
| Major Products | Avionics, jet engines, missile systems, aerospace electronics |
| Predecessor Companies | Raytheon Company, United Technologies Corporation |
| Successor Name | RTX Corporation |
Physical Description
Raytheon Technologies manufactured aerospace systems, avionics equipment, aircraft engines, radar systems, communications systems, missile systems, military electronics, and defense technologies. The corporation operated globally through numerous manufacturing, engineering, and research facilities.
History
Raytheon Technologies Corporation was formed in 2020 through the merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation.
The merger combined Raytheon’s defense and missile systems businesses with UTC’s aerospace and aviation divisions including Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace.
The corporation inherited numerous historic aerospace and electronics lineages through predecessor companies including Collins Radio Company, Rockwell Collins, North American Aviation, and portions of Rockwell International aerospace operations.
Following the merger, Raytheon Technologies became one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world.
In 2023, the company officially adopted the RTX Corporation name while retaining its major operating divisions.
Historical Addresses
Corporate Headquarters
Raytheon Technologies Corporation
870 Winter Street
Waltham, Massachusetts 02451
Later Headquarters
RTX Corporation
1000 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Historical Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Raytheon Company merges with United Technologies Corporation |
| 2020 | Raytheon Technologies Corporation formed |
| 2020 | Collins Aerospace becomes major operating division |
| 2023 | Company renamed RTX Corporation |
References
- RTX Official History
Corporate history and merger overview. - Wikipedia: RTX Corporation
History of Raytheon Technologies and RTX Corporation. - Collins Aerospace History
Information regarding Collins Aerospace within Raytheon Technologies.