Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, said the facility produces radar systems, satellite communications components and secure communications technologies for commercial and military customers.

“As global airspace becomes more congested and contested, customers need secure, interoperable systems for seamless coordination,” said Nate Boelkins, president of avionics at Collins Aerospace. “This expansion strengthens our ability to deliver critical capabilities that keep airline passengers safe and military operators mission-ready, faster.”

The Largo facility will support work tied to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Radar System Replacement Program, including production of the Condor Mk3 cooperative surveillance radar and the ASR-XM non-cooperative radar system.

According to the company, the Condor Mk3 communicates directly with aircraft transponders, while the ASR-XM detects aircraft through reflected radar signals.

The new radar production area is expected to become fully operational by late 2026.

RTX said it employs more than 7,000 people across eight major Florida locations. Collins Aerospace’s Largo operation supports both commercial aerospace and defense manufacturing programs.

“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 Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly.