5-15-2024 4:02am

HUNT VALLEY'S TEXTRON

- TEXTRON SYSTEMS SELECTED BY U.S. ARMY FOR FTUAS PROGRAM OPTION 3 AND 4

Builds on Advanced Capabilities of Aerosonde® Mk. 4.8 HQ System

Hunt Valley, Md.-- Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced it was selected by the U.S. Army for the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System (FTUAS) Option 3 and Option 4 award. During Option 3 and Option 4, Textron Systems will complete a flight demonstration, MOSA demonstration, and ultimately deliver an Aerosonde® Mk. 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to the U.S. Army for test and evaluation.

Configured with an expeditionary footprint, the Aerosonde Mk. 4.8 HQ is designed to reduce burden on the soldier, while offering best-in-class size, weight and power (SWAP) to execute day and night missions with multi-INT payloads.

“The FTUAS capability will be transformative for the Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs),” said Wayne Prender, Senior Vice President of Air Systems. “Textron Systems has decades of experience in UAS manufacturing and systems integration, which puts us in a position to produce at any pace the customer wants. We know how to provide full life cycle support, from production to training, spares, repairs, logistics and continuous technology modernization – all of which are critical to supporting our soldiers.”

The Aerosonde HQ has a multi-payload capability which allows for greater flexibility in utilizing sensors for mission success based on the environment. The Aerosonde family of systems have amassed over 650,000 flight hours.

ABOUT TEXTRON SYSTEMS
Textron Systems is a world leader in uncrewed air, surface and land products, services and support founded on the combined expertise in our family of brands that includes Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming, and ATAC. We harness the unlimited power of teamwork to solve incredible problems across seven specialized domains: air, land, sea, propulsion, weapon systems, electronic systems and test, training & simulation. From product development and manufacturing to training, operations and support, we integrate and offer ingenious and advanced solutions to support defense, aerospace, and other customer missions. For more information, visit www.textronsystems.com.

ABOUT TEXTRON INC.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.