President of Raytheon, Rtx
Search every verified Philip Jasper interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In an April 2025 View From the Top conversation with Axios, Raytheon president Phil Jasper stated that the company's systems are "delivering as promised" and "performing so well they serve as a deterrence to future aggression." He cited the 2024 Iranian attack on Israel as an example, noting that over 100 ballistic missiles, dozens of cruise missiles, and drones were launched but only one death occurred. Jasper said customers are telling RTX that its systems are "so effective" they need "more of them and we need them faster." Jasper discussed production increases, including a 74% average increase in production rates and a 90% ramp-up for the Coyote interceptor. He highlighted a $115 million expansion of a missile integration facility in Huntsville and a $450 million manufacturing facility in Texas. Jasper also described RTX's investment in next-generation technologies such as composable weapons and software-defined apertures for radar systems. On the Golden Dome initiative, he said RTX supports the vision and outlined a three-principle approach: starting with existing proven systems, continuing innovation, and embracing an all-of-industry approach including commercial partners.
“Our systems are delivering as promised. They’re protecting lives, saving lives, protecting critical infrastructure, and performing so well they serve as a deterrence to future aggression.”
“Almost every customer interaction I’m having these days ends with them saying your systems are so effective, they’re performing so well that we need more of them and we need them faster.”
“In the attack last year that Iran had on Israel, over 100 ballistic missiles, dozens of cruise missiles and drones were launched, but only one death occurred that night, demonstrating the effectiveness of our systems like the Patriot and AM RAMs.”
“On average, we’re increasing production rates this year by 74%, including a 90% ramp-up for the Coyote interceptor and doubling production again for the AM RAM missile.”
“Last year we broke ground on a $115 million expansion of our missile integration facility in Huntsville and opened a $450 million state-of-the-art manufacturing capacity in Texas to increase production and innovation.”
“We are investing heavily in next-generation technologies like composable weapons and software-defined apertures for radar systems to stay ahead of evolving threats.”
“RTX leverages commercial aerospace technology to accelerate delivery and stay at the leading edge, applying advances in engines, electronics, and radars to defense products.”
“The Golden Dome initiative is a bold vision to protect the United States with layered defense against ballistic missiles, hypersonics, and aerial threats, and RTX is fully supportive and believes it is very achievable.”
“Three principles guide our approach to Golden Dome: start with existing proven systems, continue innovating next-generation capabilities, and embrace an all-of-industry approach including commercial partners.”
“Today, counter-UAS systems, NASAMS, Patriot, and eventually THAAD and Tippy 2 radars with standard missile family can be deployed immediately to critical infrastructure sites to provide layered defense.”
Axios Live general manager Jon Otto speaks to Raytheon president Phil Jasper in a sponsored View From the Top conversation ...
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