RTX’s Raytheon business announced that it has delivered its first Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) pods to the Royal Australian Air Force. The delivery, which took place in September 2025, marks a milestone in the joint U.S.–Australian effort to upgrade the RAAF’s electronic attack capabilities.
The NGJ pods are active electronically scanned arrays that can disrupt enemy radars and communications, allowing RAAF aircraft to operate more safely and effectively. The first shipment was the Mid‑Band (AN/ALQ‑249) version, which achieved Initial Operating Capability in 2021 and has since entered production. The delivery demonstrates Raytheon’s ability to meet international defense requirements ahead of schedule and strengthens its position in the growing electronic warfare market.
"This delivery marks a significant milestone in our collaborative efforts with the U.S. Navy and RAAF on NGJ," said Barbara Borgonovi, President of Naval Power at Raytheon. "This advanced technology will greatly enhance RAAF's electronic warfare capabilities, safeguarding vital assets on its aircraft and more effectively neutralizing adversary technologies across a wide range of missions."
RTX’s Q4 2025 earnings, released January 27 2026, showed a $1.55 EPS beat of $0.08 against a $1.47 consensus estimate and a $24.24 billion revenue beat of $1.59 billion against a $22.65 billion expectation. The company’s FY 2026 guidance remains $6.60–$6.80 EPS, reflecting confidence in continued demand for its defense and aerospace products. RTX’s backlog stood at $268 billion as of the end of 2025, underscoring robust future revenue prospects.
"We enter 2026 with great momentum and are well positioned to deliver our 2026 financial outlook. We remain focused on investing in new capabilities, expanding production capacity, and executing on our backlog to meet the growing needs of our customers," said RTX CEO Chris Calio in January 2026.
The NGJ delivery is expected to reinforce RTX’s competitive edge in the electronic warfare market, which is projected to reach $23.85 billion by 2031. The contract with the RAAF also signals confidence from a key ally and may open doors to further sales in the Asia‑Pacific region.
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