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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Switzerland Protests F-35 Price Increase by U.S.
The Swiss government has officially initiated diplomatic negotiations with the United States after Washington indicated a potential price increase for the F-35A fighter jets, a move that could jeopardize the $6
Russia Builds Su-57 Shelters at Key Airbase after Ukrainian Drone Strike
Protective hangars are now under active construction at the Akhtubinsk airfield in Russia’s Astrakhan region, where Su-57 fighter jets are based, according to satellite imagery recently published online
Polish Air Force Commander Visits South Korea to Inspect FA-50PL, Test-Drive KF-21 Fighter
The Polish Air Force Commander Irenewsch Novak and his delegation visited South Korea this week to inspect the production site of the FA-50PL fighter jets and to test-fly the KF-21, South Korea’s next-generation multirole fighter
Thales, Kongsberg Form New Joint Venture for Secure Military Communications
Thales and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have signed an agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture focused on secure communications, combining encryption, tactical radio, and secure networking capabilities
Baykar’s Akinci Drone Fires AI-enabled Mini Cruise Missile
Large Jet-Powered Ekranoplan Spotted in China, Reviving Cold War-Era Technology
China Reveals Weapons to Destroy Power Grids
Milkor and Hanwha Systems Partner to Enhance UAV Surveillance Capabilities
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...
