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RTX's Collins Aerospace accelerates production with $26.5 million investment in Largo, Florida.

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Collins Aerospace UK expanded facilities to Largo, Florida, United States, Northern America, Americas on May 11th '26.

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RTX's Collins Aerospace accelerates production with $26.5 million investment in Largo, Florida. Facility expansion to create over 100 new high-tech jobs. May 11, 2026 LARGO, Fla., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, is investing $26.5 million to expand its Largo, Florida facility to accelerate the production of its commercial aviation radars and multi-domain security solutions for defense customers. This investment will create over 100 new highly skilled jobs across engineering and factory operations disciplines. "As global airspace becomes more congested and contested, customers need secure, interoperable systems for seamless coordination. This expansion strengthens our ability to deliver critical capabilities that keep airline passengers safe and military operators mission-ready, faster," said Nate Boelkins, president of Avionics at Collins Aerospace. "RTX has made significant investments in its people and operations across Florida, and we value our partnership with the State as we continue to grow." RTX has had a presence in Florida for more than four decades, employing more than 7,000 people across eight major locations throughout the state. Collins Aerospace's Largo facility plays a critical role in the company's production of radars, satellite and secure communications components, and testing for commercial and military...

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Facility expansion

What this signalsA bigger facility often needs new equipment, systems and services.

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May 11, 2026
Location
Largo, Florida, United States

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May 18, 2026
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