Textron Systems
Textron Systems specializes in defense, homeland security, and aerospace. They invest in designing, demonstrating, and maturing ground robotic technologies with features for transportability and mission support.
USAF T-6 Trainer Crashes, Pilots Eject Safely
Two pilots of the T-6 Texan II single-engine, two-seat primary trainer that crashed Wednesday afternoon, southwest of Hastings, Okla, have ejected safely. The incident happened about 2 p
Textron To Refurbish Iraqi T-6A Trainer Aircraft
Textron Aviation Defense LLC has won a $15.3 million contract modification from the US Air Force to refurbish 15 T-6A training planes in Iraq
Canada to Buy 3 King Air Surveillance Reconnaissance Aircraft for US$300M
The US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Canada of three King Air 350ER aircraft with customer unique post-modifications for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations for...
Textron Demonstrates Manned-unmanned Teaming Capability
Textron announced the integration and demonstration of the companys manned-unmanned teaming capability via its Synturian control and collaboration technology and Scorpion jet. During the proof of concept demonstration, the team installed...
USAF to Experiment Maintenance, Data Networking, Sensors of Two Light Attack Aircraft
The US Air Force will continue experimenting with two non-developmental aircraft, Textron Aviation AT-6 Wolverine and Sierra Nevada/Embraer A-29 Super Tucano this year. The USAF plans to work closely with the...
Textron Systems Awarded $333M Contract For Afghan Mobile Strike Force Vehicles
The US Army has awarded a contract estimated $332.9 million to Textron Systems Marine and Land System for procurement of 255 mobile strike force vehicles
USAF Picks AAI Textron Systems, General Atomics for $499M ASAPTR Program
AAI Corp. Textron Systems, and General Atomics part of the six companies awarded a previously announced $499 million contract for the Aerospace Systems Air Platform Technology Research (ASAPTR) program
Textron Showcases Surveillance Solution At Paris Airshow 2017
BIRD Aerosystems, in cooperation with Textron Inc., has displayed a unique surveillance special mission concept at the Paris Air Show in Textrons static
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Polish F-16 Jet Crashes during Radom Airshow Rehearsal Killing Pilot
A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed Thursday evening during a rehearsal for the upcoming AirSHOW Radom 2025 in central Poland, killing the pilot
Poland Selects L3Harris Viper Shield for F-16 Upgrade
Poland has chosen L3Harris Technologies to supply its Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system as part of the country’s F-16 Viper upgrade program
Czech Army Receives First CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle in $2.2B Program
The Czech Republic has received its first CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle, marking the beginning of a
U.S.A.F. Tests New Navigation Software on Osprey MK III Drone
An Osprey MK III unmanned aerial system (UAS) cut across the skies above Duke Field, north of Eglin Air Force Base, last week during a key Air Force navigation test
Estonian Extradited to the U.S. for Supplying American-made Electronics to Russia
U.S. Approves $329M in Military Sales to Ukraine for Starlink, Patriot Sustainment...
U.S. Approves $8.5B Sale of IBCS-Enabled Patriot System to Denmark
Turkey’s Roketsan to Begin Mass Production of Tayfun Block-4 Hypersonic Ballistic Missile...
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...