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LARGO, Fla. — Collins Aerospace will invest $26.5 million to expand its Largo, Florida, facility, a move aimed at accelerating production of commercial aviation radars and security solutions for defense customers. The project is expected to add more than 100 highly skilled jobs in engineering and factory operations.
“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 operated in Florida for more than 40 years and employs over 7,000 people at eight major locations statewide. The Largo site supports production of radars, satellite and secure communications components, and testing for both commercial and military customers.
“As a long-standing presence in Florida’s aerospace and aviation sector, Collins Aerospace’s expansion in Largo not only bolsters the growing Tampa Bay-area military and defense cluster, but it also strengthens Florida’s position as a leader in aviation manufacturing and national security,” said Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. “Florida continues to attract leading aerospace manufacturers that are advancing cutting-edge aviation and defense technologies while creating high-skill jobs for Floridians.”
Work tied to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Radar System Replacement Program will be carried out at the facility, including production of the Condor Mk3, a cooperative surveillance radar that communicates directly with aircraft transponders, and the ASR-XM, a non-cooperative radar that identifies aircraft using reflected signals.
The new radar production area is expected to become fully operational by late 2026. Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
