Press Releases

December 10, 2024

Award Builds on Mine Counter Measure Mission Package Activity to Date Hunt Valley, Md., December 10, 2024 – Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced it was awarded a contract valued up to $106 million for Mine Sweeping Payload Delivery Systems (PDS) by the U.S. Navy. The contract supports Mine Countermeasure Mission Package (MCMMP) PDS production, spares, and engineering services. The MCMMP supports U.S. Navy mine sweeping and mine hunting mission sets. This award allows the CUSV® system to complete mine sweeping missions semi-autonomously, advancing the CUSV, Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle, system’s capabilities. The Minesweeping PDS will sweep for magnetic, acoustic and magnetic/acoustic combination mines using a towed acoustic generator and magnetic minesweeping cable.   “The MCM mission package advances the Navy’s abilities with USVs, providing additional security for our sailors,” said David Phillips, Senior Vice President Air, Land and Sea

November 20, 2024

Aerosonde® UAS Increases Maritime Contractor-Owned/Contractor-Operated (COCO) Missions Hunt Valley, Md., November 20, 2024 – Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it has been awarded a task order valued at up to $17 million by the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to provide COCO UAS services to a U.S. Navy ship deploying to 6th Fleet. This award brings the total number of U.S. Navy ships supported by the Aerosonde® UAS to 11. Textron Systems will deploy its Aerosonde UAS and skilled personnel to provide mission overwatch and extended range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) services with enhanced mission payloads. In September, Textron Systems was contracted to provide support to three additional Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). “Textron Systems is committed to enhancing the Navy’s mission sets. The continued use of ISR support demonstrates the benefit of the COCO model and the services our Aerosonde UAS

November 18, 2024

Aerosonde® UAS Increases Maritime Contractor-Owned/Contractor-Operated (COCO) Missions Hunt Valley, Md., November 18, 2024 – Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it has been awarded a task order valued at up to $47 million by the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to provide COCO UAS services to three Independence Class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) deploying to 5th Fleet. This award follows a 2023 contract to provide UAS support to LCSs, bringing the total number of U.S. Navy ships supported by the Aerosonde® UAS to 10. Textron Systems will deploy its Aerosonde UAS and skilled personnel to provide mission overwatch and extended range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) services with enhanced mission payloads as seen aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB)-4 and ESB-5, as well as two DDG-class ships and three LCSs. In December 2023, the Aerosonde UAS took its inaugural operational flight from its first LCS, the

October 3, 2024

HUNT VALLEY, Md., October 3, 2024 – Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that Team RIPSAW — Textron Systems, its subsidiary, Howe & Howe and Teledyne FLIR Defense — has delivered two RIPSAW® M3 prototype vehicles to the U.S. Army for the competitive Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) Phase I: Platform Prototype program. The vehicles were delivered to Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The RIPSAW M3 leverages a modular open systems architecture (MOSA) design and common chassis to support a variety of interchangeable payloads from a basic flat-top deck configuration. A rugged and reliable RCV platform, the vehicle is designed to meet Army requirements while preserving transportability and mission versatility. “The RIPSAW M3 exemplifies the innovative technology Howe & Howe develops to support our customers,” said Senior Vice President, Mike Howe. “Designed for ease of integration with a common robotic core, the prototypes delivered

September 18, 2024

Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, a leading developer of crewed and uncrewed military ground vehicles, and Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving technology developer for the trucking and defense markets, announced today that they have integrated the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s self-driving system, into Textron Systems’ RIPSAW® M3 vehicle.

July 11, 2024

Textron Systems announced that, through its affiliate, TRU Simulation + Training, it has been awarded a $39.3 million total contract value from the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division to provide operational trainers and curriculum for the Ship-to-Shore Connector program.

May 20, 2024

The companies are collaborating on the development of an uncrewed military vehicle intended for advanced terrain environments and designed without space for a driver HUNT VALLEY, Md. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (May 20, 2024) — Textron Systems Corporation , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, a leading developer of crewed and uncrewed military ground vehicles, and Kodiak Robotics, Inc. , a leading self-driving technology developer for the trucking and defense markets, announced today that they are collaborating to develop an autonomous military ground vehicle specifically designed for driverless operations. Through this collaboration, Kodiak will integrate its industry-leading autonomous system, the Kodiak Driver, into a Textron Systems prototype, purpose-built uncrewed military vehicle. This collaboration also marks Kodiak’s first integration of its autonomous technology into a vehicle designed without space for a human driver.   Textron Systems has extensive experience in

May 9, 2024

Builds on Advanced Capabilities of Aerosonde® Mk. 4.8 HQ System Hunt Valley, Md., MAY 9, 2024 – Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today it was selected by the U.S. Army for the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System (FTUAS) Option 3 and Option 4 award. During Option 3 and Option 4, Textron Systems will complete a flight demonstration, MOSA demonstration, and ultimately deliver an Aerosonde® Mk. 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to the U.S. Army for test and evaluation. Configured with an expeditionary footprint, the Aerosonde Mk. 4.8 HQ is designed to reduce burden on the soldier, while offering best-in-class size, weight and power (SWAP) to execute day and night missions with multi-INT payloads.   “The FTUAS capability will be transformative for the Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs),” said Wayne Prender, Senior Vice President of Air Systems. “Textron Systems has decades of experience in UAS manufacturing and systems

February 7, 2024

ATAC announced that it has been awarded the 2023 Federal Aviation Administration William “Bill” O’Brien Diamond Award of Excellence. The award recognizes dedication to aviation safety advancement and a commitment to continuous training within the company.

January 29, 2024

Textron Systems announced that the Aerosonde® Uncrewed Aircraft System took its inaugural operational flight. Textron Systems was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command Center to provide UAS operational support to one Freedom Class and two Independence Class LCS variants.