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Training
Texan II goes down the pseudo-FMS route
16th August 2022
Three T-6C Texan II trainer aircraft are to be provided to an unnamed overseas customer.
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Air Warfare
Farnborough 2022: Textron adapts Cessna Citation Longitude for maritime patrol
22nd July 2022
A maritime patrol aircraft variant of the Cessna Citation Longitude business jet is designed for missions lasting up to 8h with a maximum range of 3,500nmi.
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Land Warfare
GDLS bets on innovative capabilities in USMC ARV competition
12th August 2022
GDLS is working on a prototype that will be equipped with an advanced electronic architecture and enhanced C4/UAS, AI, robotic and communication features.
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Air Warfare
Sri Lanka receives Do 228 maritime patrol aircraft from India
17th August 2022
Sri Lanka's ability to monitor its EEZ has received a boost thanks to the arrival of a first Do 228 aircraft.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Textron M5 now available on the international market
13th June 2022
The M5 has seen success in the US Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle – Medium (RCV-M) programme, and the company has delivered five vehicles to the US Army.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Horstman and Textron partner on hydraulic device
15th June 2022
A new integrated hydraulic device, developed by Horstman with Textron as launch customer. can minimise vibrations and noise inside the vehicle and will be able to support future upgrade requirements for a variety of vehicles.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Roboteam introduces UGVs to Wave Relay Ecosystem
14th June 2022
Roboteam Defense will incorporate Persistent Systems' MANET technology into their full range of UGVs.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Pre-orders aplenty for armoured Toyota LC300
14th June 2022
Jankel has received multiple pre-orders from undisclosed customers for its unreleased armoured Toyota LC300.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Excalibur Army introduces Morana Howitzer
14th June 2022
The new system features a 155 mm gun with a 52 calibre barrel, a remote-controlled weapon station and a 12.7 mm machine gun for self-protection.
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2022: Aselsan debuts MEROPS 'crystal clear' extended range optical sight
13th June 2022
Aselsan releases MEROPS for UAV and other aircraft operators.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Milrem showcases UGV progress
14th June 2022
At Eurosatory 2022, Estonian company Milrem announced a combat UGV milestone and unveiled a new C2 system for controlling uncrewed aerial and ground assets.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Volvo Defense reinforces its presence in military logistics
14th June 2022
Volvo Defense exhibited two FMX-series container trucks and the L90 wheel loader at Eurosatory 2022.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2022: Roboteam and Smart Shooter unveil tactical UGV
14th June 2022
The medium-sized UGV platform is fitted with a remotely controlled fire system that can engage targets from a safe distance. It can operate any rifle and anti-tank missile experiments are also underway.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Aimpoint hones its red dot sights
14th June 2022
The Acro P-2 and Duty red dot sights on display at Eurosatory both feature enhanced brightness and a long battery life.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: GDELS motors on with two new vehicles
14th June 2022
General Dynamics European Land Systems launched a new light tactical vehicle and an all-electric variant of the DURO at Eurosatory 2022.
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 ...
