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ANDOVER, Mass. - Raytheon (NYSE:RTN), the defense contractor and RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a $529 million contract to supply the Netherlands with a Patriot air and missile defense system fire unit. This move comes as part of the Dutch efforts to replenish their defense capabilities following the donation of a Patriot fire unit to Ukraine. The contract adds to RTX's robust performance, with the company reporting 17.82% revenue growth in the last twelve months and maintaining a strong market position with a $158.88 billion market capitalization. InvestingPro analysis shows RTX maintaining a "GOOD" overall financial health score.
The contract entails providing a comprehensive fire unit, which includes radar, launchers, command and control stations, and support equipment. Pete Bata, senior vice president of Global Patriot at Raytheon, emphasized the importance of this contract in maintaining collective security and deterrence in Europe.
Raytheon's Patriot system is a combat-tested ground-based defense system that is capable of countering a range of aerial threats, including long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and aircraft. Currently, 19 countries rely on the Patriot system for their air defense needs.
The majority of the work for this contract will be carried out in Andover, Massachusetts, and Huntsville, Alabama, reinforcing Raytheon's role in providing defense solutions and supporting national and allied security.
Raytheon has a long history of over 100 years in the defense industry, developing technologies and capabilities in areas such as integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, and advanced sensors. RTX, the parent company with a workforce of over 185,000 globally, reported sales of $69 billion in 2023 and operates from its headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
This recent contract with the Netherlands underscores the ongoing international collaborations to enhance defense capabilities against evolving threats. The information for this report is based on a press release statement and enhanced with financial data from InvestingPro, which provides detailed analysis and 10+ additional exclusive insights about RTX's financial health and market position.
In other recent news, Wizz Air revealed ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney engines, which have grounded some of its fleet, are expected to persist for four to five years. The company initially hoped for a resolution within 18 months to two years, but this has been extended. This issue is expected to keep 40 of its planes grounded through fiscal year 2026. In parallel, Raytheon, a division of RTX Corp, secured a $333 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the production of the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Block IA. RTX Corp also secured a $946 million contract to deliver additional Patriot air and missile defense systems to Romania. In the realm of earnings and revenue, RTX Corp reported an adjusted earnings per share of $1.45 for the third quarter, with an 8% increase in organic revenue. Analysts from RBC Capital Markets, Bernstein, and BofA Securities have upgraded the stock and raised price targets. These are among the recent developments for the companies.
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