Our customers in the aerospace and defense sectors face increasingly complex challenges that demand innovative and resilient solutions. From ensuring national security and enabling safe global travel to advancing space exploration, the stakes are incredibly high. That's why RTX is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. We understand that progress isn't inevitable; it's initiated by relentlessly asking tough questions and discovering groundbreaking answers. This commitment drives us to develop advanced systems and services that empower our commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.
Every day, our global team of over 185,000 employees across Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon works as one to solve the hardest problems in these critical industries. Whether it's manufacturing cutting-edge aircraft engines, developing sophisticated avionics and aerostructures, creating robust cybersecurity solutions, or producing guided missiles and air defense systems, our focus remains on delivering capabilities that make a tangible difference. For instance, an aircraft carrying our technology takes flight every second of every day, and approximately half of the world's population is protected by our defense products. We support 90% of all U.S. Department of Defense and commercial space launches and help ensure the safety and efficiency of 11 million air travel passengers daily. Our customers rely on us for solutions that span from the seabed to space, ensuring they have the most advanced capabilities to counter threats and achieve their missions. We are committed to advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems, and creating innovations that take us deeper into space, because the progress we make matters.