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Competitive Landscape

All of RTX Corporation’s businesses face significant competition across various factors such as price, delivery schedule, past performance, reliability, customer service, product development, innovation, and technology. Many competitors possess substantial financial resources and significant technological capabilities. Additionally, some non-U.S. competitors receive extensive government support in the form of research and development assistance, marketing subsidies, and other benefits that may not be available to RTX Corporation as a U.S. company.

Aerospace Businesses:
RTX Corporation’s aerospace businesses compete with numerous domestic and foreign manufacturers, customers, and companies that obtain regulatory agency approval to manufacture spare parts. The selection of aircraft engines, components, and systems by customers significantly impacts future sales of parts and services. Moreover, the U.S. government’s and other governments’ policies of purchasing parts from suppliers other than the original equipment manufacturer influence military spare parts sales. Competitors often offer substantial discounts, financial incentives, performance and operating cost guarantees, and participation in financing arrangements to secure aftermarket business associated with these products.


Defense Businesses:
RTX Corporation’s defense businesses compete with numerous U.S. and foreign companies across various segments, including defense and government electronics, space, effectors, communications, command and control, technical services and support, among others. RTX Corporation frequently partners with major suppliers on defense programs, some of whom may also be competitors on other programs. The competitive landscape in the defense industry is continually evolving, with increasing participation from commercial competitors and heightened government, particularly foreign, sponsorship of competitors in defense development programs.