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RTX's $289 Billion Backlog Is Mainly Commercial, Not Defense. Here's Why That Split Is the Real Story.

The commercial aerospace and defense businesses support each other across a range of market conditions, and their backlogs help secure their cash flows and business operations.

  • RTX's $289 billion backlog is primarily commercial, not defense.
  • Commercial aerospace recovery and defense enhancements drive the split.
  • Defense operations provide financial stability during economic downturns.

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