RTX Secures DARPA Kilometer-Range X-Ray Vision Deal and €193M European Defense Orders

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RTX’s BBN Technologies unit secured a DARPA contract to develop kilometer-range X-ray imaging algorithms, collaborating with Georgia Tech to reconstruct hidden geometries from near 1 km distance for enhanced military situational awareness. Separately, its Raytheon ELCAN division won over €193M in European defense orders since August 2024, boosting revenue prospects.

1. DARPA Kilometer-Range X-Ray Vision Contract

RTX’s BBN Technologies division secured a DARPA contract to develop advanced kilometer-range X-ray imaging algorithms. The project will reconstruct hidden object geometries from up to 1 km using mathematical modeling and image analysis in collaboration with Georgia Institute of Technology to enhance situational awareness.

2. €193M European Defense Orders for Raytheon ELCAN

RTX’s Raytheon ELCAN division won contracts with German Armed Forces involving Aimpoint® reflex sights and customized Specter DR configurations. Total orders across Europe since August 2024 exceed €193 million, reflecting rising demand for versatile combat optics.

3. Share Performance and Technical Indicators

RTX shares declined 1.31% on the day while the S&P 500 gained 0.69%, trading 1.4% below its 20-day simple moving average and 4.5% below its 100-day average. Technical metrics show neutral RSI at 44.45 and bearish MACD, indicating mixed momentum despite a 74% year-over-year gain.

4. Financial Projections and Analyst Ratings

RTX is set to report its next earnings on April 21, with analysts projecting EPS of $1.51 and revenue of $21.39 billion, up from prior estimates. The stock trades at a 40.0x P/E and carries buy ratings with average price targets near $230, highlighting premium valuation expectations.

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