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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australia narrows field for the next naval UAV
25th March 2021
The Australian navy's effort to adopt a new shipborne UAV takes a step forward.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Textron to continue LCS minesweeping support
24th February 2021
USN contract modification covers engineering and technical support for the Unmanned Influence Sweep System.
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Land Warfare
US Army looks ahead to major RCV test
22nd March 2021
The US Army already received four Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light prototypes as it awaits its first Robotic Combat Vehicle-Medium in April 2021.
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Air Warfare
Special mission King Air moves to Japan
26th February 2021
Japan's army will soon have an operational fleet of eight King Air 350-family aircraft in service.
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Land Warfare
Allison Transmission joins Team Lynx
22nd February 2021
Electric hybrid propulsion system is being offered for the Rheinmetall Lynx vehicle in the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle contest.
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Defence Helicopter
Jamaica orders Bell 505s
9th February 2021
Helicopters to be used for training and public safety missions.
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Defence Helicopter
Light utility helicopter sale to Guyana moves closer
2nd November 2020
Four helicopters to be supplied in FMS deal, pending approval from US Congress
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Digital Battlespace
Textron and Shield AI seek to improve unmanned operations in denied environments
14th October 2020
Two companies work on proof-of-concept to enhance capabilities of autonomous platforms
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Defence Helicopter
USMC bids farewell to Super Cobra
19th October 2020
Helicopter leaves USMC service after almost 35 years.
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Land Warfare
Beretta supports GD-OTS on NGSW effort
14th October 2020
Beretta USA makes Tennessee facility available for high-volume manufacturing
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Training
ATAC wins big at Eglin
16th October 2020
Textron subsidiary gains lion's share of initial work for adversary air live training programme
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Training
Thailand signs on the dotted line for Texan IIs
28th September 2020
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has officially ordered 12 Beechcraft T-6C Texan II trainer aircraft and associated services from Textron Aviation Defense, in a direct …
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Land Warfare
Recent trials help RCV thinking to evolve
12th October 2020
Introducing automated vehicles onto the battlefield requires not only a leap in technology but also confidence from the soldiers and operators that they can trust these platforms
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Defence Helicopter
Montenegro accepts first Bell 505
18th September 2020
The Montenegro Air Force accepted its first Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter, with another to follow under a €3.3 million ($3.69 million) order with Bell …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army picks Bell Textron for FARA risk mitigation
9th September 2020
Bell Textron has received a $13.5 million order-dependent contract from US Army Contracting Command to conduct design studies, analysis, simulation, testing, integration and fabrication activities …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - tactical
Nightwarden (Qatar)
Programme Background The Qatar MoD has established the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center to carry out ISR missions for the Qatar Armed Forces. Among its roles ...
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Trainer
Beechcraft King Air 260 [Canada]
Programme Background The Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme was developed by the Royal Canadian Airforce to renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose and ...
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Military UAS - small
Aerosonde (Qatar)
Programme Background The Qatar MoD has established the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center to carry out ISR missions for the Qatar Armed Forces. Among its roles ...
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Trainer
T-6 Texan II [Japan]
Programme Background In January 2025, Textron Aviation confirmed that the T-6C Texan II was selected as the new trainer aircraft for the Japanese Air Self-Defence ...
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Light attack, Trainer
T-6C (Tunisia)
Programme Background Requirement The Tunisian Air Force has a requirement for light aircraft in order to replace its ageing SF-206 and L-59T trainers. The country ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
LCAC 100 Class (SSC) [USN]
Programme Background Timeline The major role of the SSC will be deployment from landing ships in support of USN and USMC operations and the transport ...
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Trainer
Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]
Programme Background Requirements The US Navy’s (USN) Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) programme is intended to replace the troubled T-45 Goshhawk trainer. The June 2024 RFI includes ...
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MPVs - 4x4, Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
Iraq Federal Police 4x4 Patrol Vehicle
The failure of this Iraqi Federal Police requirement for an additional 300 vehicles to translate into a contract may be related to issues encountered with ...
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Military helicopters - light/training
Bell 505 (Jordan)
Programme Background Requirement The Jordanian Air Force has a requirement for training helicopters that are to be used in the King Hussein Air College. The country ...
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Military helicopters - light/training
Bell 505 (South Korea - Army)
Programme Background Requirement South Korea operates an ageing fleet of Bell UH-1s and MD 500s for training purposes. The country has already replaced a part of ...
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Military helicopters - light/training
Bell 505 (South Korea - Navy)
Programme Background Requirement South Korea operates an ageing fleet of Bell UH-1s and MD 500s for training purposes. The country has already replaced a part of ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) [USA]
Programme Background Programme Objective The Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) will provide a tactical ISTAR capability for US Army Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). It is intended to ...
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Trainer
T-6C [Thailand]
Programme Background The contract is for 12 Beechcraft T-6C Texan II advanced military training aircraft, ground-based training systems for pilots and maintenance professionals, a mission ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
ARV (USMC)
Programme Background The ARV constitutes one component of a wider USMC effort to develop an interconnected network of manned and unmanned platforms more suited to ...
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Data links
Data links | T-6 Texan II [Japan]
In December 2024, reports indicated that the Japanese Government selected the T-6C Texan II as the new trainer aircraft for the Japanese Air Self-Defence Forces. ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Aerosonde HQ SUAS
The Aerosonde Hybrid Quadcopter (HQ) SUAS is the VTOL version of the Aerosonde SUAS. It combines the capabilities of a multi-rotor platform with the efficiency ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Aerosonde Mk 4.8 HQ FTUAS
From the Texton family of Aerosonde UAS, the Aerosonde Mk 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) FTUAS is a tactical drone purpose-built to meet the US Army's Future Vertical Lift ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Aerosonde Mk 4.7
Jointly developed by AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems, a unit of Textron Systems, and Aerosonde, the Aerosonde Mk 4.7 is a fixed-wing UAV. First demonstrated in 2009, ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Cottonmouth
The Cottonmouth is a purpose-built 6x6 amphibious reconnaissance vehicle designed by Textron Systems to meet the requirements of the USMC's Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) programme. It ...
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Air: mission management systems
iCommand 2.5
The iCommand 2.5 is the latest version of the iCommand integrated command suite, designed by Textron Systems Advanced Information Solutions. The system has been designed ...
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Medium/general-purpose machine guns
7.62mm CT MMG
Since June 2014, the US Army has awarded contracts totalling $7.7 million to Textron Systems to develop a 7.62mm version of the 5.56mm light machine ...
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Military UGVs
Ripsaw M3
The Ripsaw M3 is a tracked UGV developed by Textron Systems in partnership with Howe & Howe and Teledyne FLIR Systems. The vehicle has been developed ...
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Military helicopters - light/training
Bell 505
The Bell 505 is a light, single-engine helicopter initially designed for the utility, executive/passenger and law enforcement markets produced by Bell Textron. The Montenegrin Air ...
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Maritime patrol
Cessna Maritime Patrol
The Cessna 'special mission' Maritime Patrol Aircraft is a variant of the Cessna Citation Longitude business jet developed by Textron aviation. Textron has stated the onboard systems, ...
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EW test systems, Air: air combat simulators
PRTS
The Portable Range Threat Simulator (PRTS) is a modular package that adds long-range capabilities to Textron Systems' Radar Signal Simulator.
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
RQ-7B Shadow v2 Block III
The RQ-7B Shadow v2 Block III is an upgraded UAS developed by Textron Systems. Compared to previous versions, it has a quieter, more reliable and more powerful ...
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Trainer
Beechcraft King Air 260 (T-54A)
The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin-engine turboprop which the USN has selected as part of the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) programme. Ten aircraft were ...
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Military UGVs
Ripsaw M5
The Ripsaw M5 has been developed to meet the requirements of the US Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) programme for a family of new UGVs. ...
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Military - USVs
Fleet Class/Common Unmanned Surface Vessel
Developed for the USN, the Fleet Class Common USV System that can fulfil MCM, ISR and surface combat roles. It is designed by Textron Systems ...
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EW test systems, Air: air combat simulators
MAST
The Man-Portable Aircraft Survivability Trainer (MAST) replicates the visual and spectral effects of a shoulder-fired IR missile threat to stimulate UV-based aircraft survivability equipment systems ...
