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.
India Eyeing US Scorpion Jet Offer
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is keen on the US offer of Textrons AirLand Scorpion light-attack and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. IAF recently asked HAL to stop work on...
Lockheed, Textron In Race To Buy Sikorsky Valued At $8 Billion
Lockheed Martin, Textron are major contenders to have offered to buy Sikorsky Aircraft. The Stratford-based helicopter manufacturer could be valued at $8 billion and the decision for the sell-out is likely...
Thales' I-Master Radar Integrates With Textron AirLand's Scorpion jet
Thales announced today that its I-Master radar has been successfully integrated on to Textron AirLands Scorpion Jet(tm) mission systems. The addition of radar compliments the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sensor...
Indian Defence Purchases from US May Spike Upwards This Year
Even as the Indian MoD is expected to give the nod for purchasing Boeing Apache and Chinook helicopters in the near future, moves are afoot to order more defence equipment...
Canada Raises RFP For To Replace Aging Buffalo SAR Planes
Canada has raised a request for proposal to procure a fleet of new sensor-equipped search and rescue (SAR) planes to replace its aging Buffalo fleet, CBCNews reported Tuesday. The proposal includes...
Textron Wins $84 Million LCAC Hovercraft Contract
Textron has won a $84 million modification contract for construction of Landing Craft, Air Cushions (LCACs) 102 and 103 under the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) program, US DoD said...
Lockheed Martin Selects Textron For Preflight Testing Of F-35 EW Systems
Textron Systems Model 527 Radar Signal Simulator has been selected by Lockheed Martin for preflight testing of the F-35 Lightning II electronic warfare (EW) systems. Under a three-year term contract, Textron...
New Scorpion Aircraft Completes First 50 Hours Of Flight Test
Textron recently completed 50 hours of flight testing of Scorpion- a new light attack and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. The jet-powered Scorpion is 43
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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...
