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RTX Corp
At center of DoD's $13.4B AI/autonomous budget surge. First AI/ML Radar Warning Receiver demonstrated. Shield AI Hivemind integration into loitering munitions. DARPA advanced maritime autonomy.
AI Impact Score
7.2/10
↑ Positive
Scoring Breakdown
Sector Base
8
AI Revenue Exposure
6
Moat Durability
8
Disruption Risk (lower=better)
3
AI Adoption Maturity
7
Scenarios
Bull Case
Portfolio spans sensors, missiles, engines, avionics — all AI-enabled, capturing defense AI budget across multiple platforms simultaneously.
Bear Case
$13.4B budget is competed with Lockheed, Northrop, Anduril, Palantir. Pratt & Whitney GTF recalls consume management bandwidth.
Key Factors to Watch
- ●FY2026 DoD $13.4B AI/autonomous budget is largest single growth catalyst in decade
- ●Shield AI Hivemind in loitering munitions — first operational AI-powered weapon
- ●Domestic TFLN wafer production addresses chip supply risk
Score History
| Date | Score | Direction | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-08 | 7.2 | Positive | Score 7.3→7.2 (formula reweight: sb 0.25→0.15, are 0.20→0.25, md 0.20→0.25, dr 0.20→0.25, aam 0.15→0.10) |
| 2026-03-08 | 7.3 | Positive | Score 7.6→7.3 (are 7→6, dr 2→3). External research cross-ref: defense revenue is contract-based (are↓); Palantir $10B Army deal + Anduril disruption is real (dr↑) |
| 2026-03-08 | 7.6 | Positive | Initial assessment from batch 5 research |
Manufacturing Peers
Last researched: 2026-04-01
This is research and analysis, not financial advice. Scores reflect AI impact potential, not investment recommendations.