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Raytheon successfully tested its DeepStrike JR3 rocket, marking the third straight successful flight for the program. The test showed off a reusable pod and a more affordable training round designed to help the U.S. Army practice without the high cost of standard missiles.

This is a small but useful win for the defense segment. By making training cheaper for the military, RTX can embed its technology deeper into Army operations. It supports the company's broader goal of turning its massive $164 billion defense backlog into steady, profitable work.

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RTX's Raytheon division won a phase one contract from DARPA, the government agency that funds breakthrough military technology, to develop an all-optical processing system. This technology uses light instead of traditional electricity to process signals, which could allow defense systems to identify and react to threats much faster than current hardware allows.

While this is an early-stage research contract, it keeps RTX at the front of high-end defense electronics. The company already has a massive $340 billion backlog of work, and winning these types of advanced technology projects helps ensure it remains the primary provider for the next generation of missile defense and surveillance systems.

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The board of directors approved a dividend of 73 cents per share, which is in line with previous payments. This is a routine move for a company that prioritizes returning cash to its owners through both dividends and buying back its own shares. For long-term owners, this steady payout is a sign of the company's financial health. It shows that despite the ongoing costs of inspecting and repairing certain jet engines, the business generates enough cash from its massive backlog of defense and aerospace orders to keep paying shareholders.

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Air Europa has extended its exclusive contract with RTX's Collins Aerospace business to maintain the nacelles on its Boeing 787 fleet. A nacelle is the protective outer shell that houses a jet engine and includes the thrust reverser, which helps the plane slow down after landing. This renewal locks in service work for the next 11 years. It fits into the company's broader strategy of earning steady, high-margin income from servicing equipment long after the initial sale. While a single airline contract is routine for a company of this size, it adds to the massive pile of guaranteed future work that supports the stock's value.

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Collins Aerospace is offering new upgrades for radio altimeters, which are tools pilots use to measure how high a plane is above the ground during landing. These upgrades help planes meet new FAA safety rules designed to prevent interference from wireless signals. While this is a routine technical update, it helps keep RTX's equipment as the standard for business jets as regulations change.

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