RTX has earned top rankings as the leading aerospace and defense company across multiple prominent patent and innovation lists for 2026. The company secured the number one position among peers on the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators, Harrity Patent Analytics Patent 300 List, and European Patent Office Patent Index.
RTX maintains a portfolio exceeding 60,000 patents and invests over $7 billion annually in company- and customer-funded research and development. These efforts support advancements in areas such as advanced materials, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomy, electrification, advanced sensing, and propulsion systems.
RTX comprises Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. The rankings reflect its focus on developing technologies for efficient, connected, and secure solutions in aviation and defense. Similar top placements occurred in prior years, including 2025 rankings based on 2024 patent filings.