Ukraine secures new RTX support to shield cities from Russian air attacks

"The team of Ukroboronprom JSC held a working meeting with representatives of RTX Corporation. During the meeting, they discussed further strengthening the repair capabilities of air defense systems supplied to Ukraine by partners," said General Director Herman Smetanin.

Following the talks, both sides reached a key agreement that will significantly bolster the protection of Ukraine's skies. Smetanin did not provide any further details.

He emphasized the company's readiness for long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation with the American firm and thanked partners for constructive collaboration and tangible steps toward implementing shared plans.

"We are grateful to our partners for their willingness to cooperate and for practical actions that make this ambitious goal possible. We will keep moving forward," Smetanin added.

About RTX Corporation

RTX Corporation is one of the largest defense industrial companies in the United States and globally.

The company specializes in air and missile defense systems, radars, missile armaments, aircraft engines, and other high-tech defense products.

Key divisions of RTX include:

• Raytheon – focuses on air and missile defense systems, including Patriot, NASAMS, AMRAAM, and others.
• Pratt & Whitney – produces engines for civil and military aviation.
• Collins Aerospace – develops avionics, navigation systems, and communication equipment.

Previously, Joint-Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry and the Norwegian company Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA) agreed to integrate domestic air defense systems into the NASAMS infrastructure.

Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is negotiating with the United States to acquire additional air defense systems.