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With a workforce of more than 2,500 people at 11 major locations, RTX has a strong footprint in Germany. RTX leverages its extensive experience and engineering expertise to address current and future security challenges and to advance more efficient technologies for the future of flight. Collins Aerospace excels in military and commercial aviation, being a key provider of military avionics systems, ground vehicle computers and Europe’s largest space wheel supplier. Pratt & Whitney, a global leader in propulsion systems, powers some of the most advanced aircraft in the world for commercial, civil and military customers, and partners with Germany’s leading aerospace companies. Raytheon focuses on air and missile defense as well as naval sensors and effectors, maintaining strong partnerships and joint ventures in Germany for decades. In addition, Raytheon is establishing new production lines for mission-proven systems in Germany. Raytheon Deutschland delivers and supports indigenously developed cutting edge ELINT technology to their military customers.
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Our solutions
Integrated Air & Missile Defense
Raytheon's Patriot® system is central to Germany’s air and missile defense, ensuring national security. Collaborating with MBDA through COMLOG GmbH since 1987, Raytheon produces the GEM-T missile in Germany, strengthening local manufacturing and defense supply chains. In 2025, Raytheon partnered with Diehl Defence to coproduce Stinger® missiles in Europe, enhancing NATO support. These efforts highlight Raytheon’s commitment to innovative defense and local industry partnerships.
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Naval power
Raytheon supports the German Navy's modernization with advanced solutions like SPY-6 radar for the F127 frigate program, the RAM™ system for ship self-defense and Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles to safeguard ships and provide a vital layer of protection for German naval vessels. Raytheon Deutschland in Freising, with 20 years of radar expertise, transitions from supporting the P-3 fleet to the new P-8 Poseidon. These efforts highlight Raytheon's commitment to innovative naval defense.
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Commercial engines
Pratt & Whitney provides advanced engine solutions to German airlines and the German aviation ecosystem, delivering innovations like the GTF™ engine family which powers single aisle aircraft, helicopters and the upcoming Deutsche Aircraft D328eco. MTU Aero Engines is a Pratt & Whitney partner on the GTF and PW800 engine programs, and participates in the technology development, production and maintenance, repair and overhaul of those engines. Pratt & Whitney is also driving innovation in hybrid-electric propulsion with MTU Aero Engines on the Clean Aviation SWITCH initiative.
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Interiors systems
Collins Aerospace, a leader in advanced interior systems, has a strong presence in Germany. The Landshut site specializes in crashworthy, ergonomic helicopter seats for various missions. Lippstadt focuses on advanced aviation lighting systems and electronic components, while Lübeck develops cutting-edge oxygen systems, ensuring safety and reliability for civil and military aviation.
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Power control and electrification
Collins Aerospace’s Nördlingen facility is a global leader in aerospace power distribution, pioneering automated chip-on-board production and supplying power equipment for Boeing 787, Airbus A350 and A220 aircraft and is a key contributor to next-generation aircraft electrification. Collins Aerospace’s Nord-Micro specializes in low-pressure air systems, providing advanced cabin pressure, ventilation and air distribution solutions throughout the product lifecycle for top airframers and airlines.
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Avionics and mission systems
Collins Aerospace is a leader in avionics innovation with a strong presence in Germany, delivering advanced aerospace and defense solutions. As a pioneer in designing electronic aircraft displays, Collins Aerospace continues to shape the future of avionics and mission systems. Its Heidelberg facility is a leader in avionics for fighter jets, ground vehicle computers and TELDIX® Space Wheels, used on missions like the James Webb Space Telescope. While the Ratingen facility produces advanced fire protection systems, safeguarding soldiers in German and European armored vehicles.
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Community engagement
RTX businesses in Germany prioritize supporting and enriching their diverse workforce and local communities by inspiring youth, providing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics educational opportunities, investing in its local workforce, expanding employee skills and giving back to communities across the country.
Careers that make a difference
At RTX, extraordinary minds come together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. With industry-leading tools and technology, our teams push the boundaries of known science to discover new ways to connect and protect our world. Join a global team and bring big ideas to life that shape the future of aerospace and defense.