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Collins Aerospace approved to begin Full Rate Production of MAPS Gen II system

1. Collins Aerospace approved for Full Rate Production of MAPS GEN II. 2. Thousands of MAPS units will equip U.S. Army and Marine Corps vehicles. 3. MAPS GEN II supports various mission sets, enhancing military capabilities. 4. Production cost reductions achieved while meeting modernization requirements. 5. Collins Aerospace aims to advance future technologies and military effectiveness.

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Why Bullish?

Approval of MAPS GEN II indicates strong demand and growth potential, which historically boosts stock performance for defense contractors.

How important is it?

The milestone achievement for MAPS directly impacts RTX's defense segment, likely enhancing investor confidence and future sales.

Why Long Term?

Sustained production orders like MAPS imply long-term revenue streams and alignment with DOD modernization goals.

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Mounted navigation system has met milestone requirements for U.S. Army , /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has received approval for Full Rate Production of the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Generation II system (MAPS GEN II). Following the fifth delivery order of the jam-and-spoof-resistant navigation solution, Collins will produce thousands of MAPS units for installation on U.S. Army and U.S. Marines Corps' combat ground vehicles including military watercraft. MAPS fuses sensor data including satellite navigation information and secured positioning, navigation and timing data for crewed and uncrewed ground vehicles.  "Through close coordination with our customer, we've met the modernized fielding requirements for MAPS while reducing production costs," said Sandy Brown, vice president and general manager for Resilient Navigation Solutions, Collins Aerospace. "MAPS GEN II is a critical part of the DOD's modernization goals and will provide the warfighter with trusted access to Assured PNT when they need it most." MAPS GEN II is comprised of the company's NavHub™-100 navigation system and Multi-Sensor Antenna System (MSAS-100) and supports multiple mission sets including combat, artillery fires, air and missile defense, ship-to-shore and contested logistics. Collins offers additional scalable configurations of NavHub™-100 navigation system and Multi-Sensor Antenna System (MSAS-100). About Collins Aerospace  Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space exploration, and more.  About RTX RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact [email protected].  SOURCE RTX WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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