According to information published by the U.S. Department of Defense on August 1, 2025, RTX Corporation, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, has secured a monumental $50 billion terms and conditions umbrella contract from the Defense Logistics Agency. The comprehensive agreement covers a vast array of RTX systems and end-item production, spare parts, maintenance services, and integrated support capabilities. Awarded as a sole-source acquisition under the authority of 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1), the contract authorizes the issuance of indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and fixed-price “C” type subsumable contracts, each governed by individually negotiated pricing terms. Read full defense news at this link…
Patriot is a combat-proven system that defends against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft (Picture source : RTX).