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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Korean P-3CK Maritime Patrol Aircraft Crashes; 2 Crew Dead, 2 Missing
A South Korean Navy’s P-3CK maritime patrol aircraft crashed into a mountain near a naval base in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, on Thursday killing Two of the four crew members while two others are missing
Japanese Police Detect Chinese Toy Pistols That Can Fire Live Rounds
The Japanese National Police Agency has warned about toy pistols sold online that are capable of firing live ammunition
Israel Used Compact Laser Air Defense System During War with Hezbollah in Lebanon
During the fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon last year, the Israeli Air Force used a new laser air defense system that had not previously been publicly disclosed
Switzerland Bars Transfer of Leopard Tanks to Ukraine
The Swiss government has given the go-ahead for the sale of 71 Leopard 1 A5 tanks belonging to the Swiss company RUAG MRO to Germany but has barred its further transfer to Ukraine
Indonesia to Procure Additional Rafale Jets, Frigates & Scorpene Submarines
Indonesia and France today signed a letter of intent for the former to procure additional units of Rafale Jets, Light Frigates and Scorpene Submarines besides CAESAR artillery guns and ammunition
First central Fuselage for India’s LCA Tejas MK1A Version Handed Over...
Indra Tests its NEMUS AESA Radar-Based Protection System on Leopard Tanks
UK to Establish New Cyber and Electromagnetic Command Based on Ukraine’s Experience...
Russian Soldiers Rewarded $195,000 for Downing Ukrainian F-16 Jet
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...
