Textron

Jan- 2025 -

15 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Textron Unveils ‘Tsunami’ Maritime Drone Boat Family for US, Allies

Textron Systems has introduced its “Tsunami” family of autonomous surface vessels designed to address unmanned maritime missions of the US military and allies.

8 January

Americas

Textron Systems' MK 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) Aerosonde System.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Receives Textron Systems’ MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde Drone

The US Army has received Textron Systems' MK 4.8 Hybrid Quad Aerosonde drone as part of the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems program.

6 January

Air

A row of TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters waits on the runway at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, June 9, 2014. During the advanced flight training phase of a two-year-long flight school course, future Coast Guard pilots train for 7-8 months in the TH-57, learning aircraft systems and avionics, routine and emergency procedures, flight planning, risk management techniques, and earning their instrument rating, which allows them to fly in clouds and restricted visibility.

Rojoef Manuel

Sri Lanka to Receive Military Aircraft From US, Pakistan

Sri Lanka is adopting more American Bell 206 helicopters and a Pakistani Chengdu J-7 aircraft to enhance the country’s air force capabilities.

Dec- 2024 -

16 December

Americas

Textron Systems’s Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle for deploying Mine Sweeping payloads.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Navy Buys Textron Minesweeper System

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems a contract of up to $106 million for Mine Sweeping Payload Delivery Systems.

11 December

Sea

The Navy's newest Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft arrived at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City (NSWC PCD) September 2nd 2020. The two craft, LCAC 100 and LCAC 101, were escorted by NSWC PCD's research, development, test and evaluation craft, LCAC 91. This effort is part of the Navy's Ship to Shore Connector Program which calls for the procurement of 72 craft with a separate craft serving as a test and training craft.

Rojoef Manuel

Textron Systems Hands 11th Ship-to-Shore Hovercraft to US Navy

The US Navy has taken delivery of the Landing Craft Air Cushion 111 from Textron Systems as part of the Ship-to-Shore Connector program.

Nov- 2024 -

25 November

Air

Christine Casimiro

Vietnam Welcomes First US Military Aircraft Since 1975

The Vietnam Air Defence Air Force has taken delivery of its first batch of T-6C Texan II aircraft ordered from the US, a first since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.

21 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle, Buck G, awaits to launch aboard the Expeditionary Sea-Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 25, 2020. The UAS is piloted by Aerosonde personnel from the Hershel “Woody” Williams and provides live aerial surveillance to enhance the ship’s security. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Roses/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Textron to Deliver Drone-Enabled ISR Support for US 5th, 6th Fleet Ships

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems $64 million in contracts to provide drone-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services for ships of the 5th and 6th fleets.

18 November

DOD Contracts