Textron Systems company

Multi-mission uncrewed systems designed for integrated air, land, and maritime operations, supporting complex environments with adaptable performance.

Textron Systems overview

Textron Systems is a world-leading developer of uncrewed systems, advanced defense technologies, and multi-domain solutions that protect, support, and empower customers across the globe. For more than 50 years, the company has delivered innovative capabilities to the defense, homeland security, and aerospace sectors — always evolving to meet the demands of an increasingly complex security landscape.

Headquartered in Haslet, Texas, Textron Systems brings together the expertise of a broad family of brands, including AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems, AAI Test & Training, AAI Logistics & Technical Services, Aerosonde, ESL Defence, Lycoming Engines, Medical Numerics, MillenWorks, Overwatch, Textron Defense Systems, Textron Marine & Land Systems, and Textron Systems Advanced Systems. Together, these organizations form an integrated powerhouse delivering solutions across air, land, sea, propulsion, and electronic warfare domains.

Our legacy is built on relentless innovation, trusted performance, and an unwavering commitment to the customers who depend on us. They put their lives on the line every day — and we never forget what we owe them.

Our Commitment

All In for Our Customers

For over half a century, Textron Systems has operated with a single guiding purpose: to defend, protect, and support those who safeguard our world. Our teams approach each challenge with courageous thinking, exceptional technical depth, and a drive to help customers succeed — no matter the mission, the environment, or the threat.

We strive to be our customers’ greatest ally by delivering solutions that are reliable, interoperable, and ready for the demands of modern operations. Every system we field, every technology we develop, and every service we deliver is built around the real-world needs of the operators who rely on us.

Exceptional People, Exceptional Capabilities

Our people make the difference. Textron Systems’ engineers, technicians, operators, and mission specialists are united by a commitment to safety, performance, and continuous evolution. Their expertise allows us to create capabilities that push customers forward, enabling them to adapt quickly, operate effectively, and stay ahead of emerging challenges.

What We Do

Textron Systems specializes in solving the most complex, mission-critical problems across seven key domains. Our solutions are interoperable, multi-domain, and grounded in decades of experience.

Air

With more than 3 million flight hours in optionally manned and unmanned systems, Textron Systems is one of the most experienced UAS developers in the world. Our aerial platforms deliver endurance, payload flexibility, and field-proven reliability across global operations.

Land

Our land systems teams are known for technical strength and a collaborative culture that fuels breakthroughs in mobility, survivability, and vehicle modernization. From armored platforms to advanced ground robotics, we design solutions capable of meeting any terrain or tactical challenge.

Sea

Textron Systems engineers next-generation uncrewed surface vessels and maritime technologies that help customers maintain dominance in contested waters. We focus on future-forward capabilities designed for decades of operational success.

Propulsion

With deep expertise in both manned and unmanned applications, our Lycoming Engines team provides propulsion systems that are trusted worldwide for their performance, efficiency, and durability.

Electronic Systems

Information superiority wins battles. Our electronic systems help customers see, sense, and understand the world around them with precision. From surveillance sensors to advanced EW solutions, our vision is your strategic advantage.

Weapon Systems

Textron Systems delivers smart, precise, and compliant weapon systems designed to protect the few who defend so many. Our precision technologies enhance lethality while reducing risk to operators.

Test, Training & Simulation

Knowledge is power. Whether at sea, above the clouds, or in remote operational theaters, our test and training ecosystems prepare warfighters for the real world — ensuring readiness for whatever comes next.

Innovation

Textron Systems has pioneered many industry “firsts.” But innovation doesn’t end with milestones — it’s an ongoing mindset. We continually push beyond what’s possible to deliver advanced technologies that redefine the future of defense.

Our Products

Our portfolio spans multiple domains and mission sets, delivering proven performance backed by full life cycle sustainment, training, and operational support. This broad capability ecosystem ensures customers remain ready for both today’s missions and tomorrow’s unknowns.

Textron Systems is built on a foundation of strong brands, including Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming, and ATAC, forming a unified force capable of addressing the world’s toughest defense challenges.

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Aerosonde® Family of UAS

The Aerosonde® platform is one of the most reliable, field-proven unmanned aircraft systems in the world, with over 650,000 operational flight hours across extreme environments — from desert heat to Arctic cold.

Designed for multi-domain missions over land and sea, Aerosonde® aircraft offer:

• Heavy-fuel engine compatibility (JP-5, JP-8, F44, Jet-A, Jet-A1)

• Up to six payloads per mission

• Over 40 interchangeable payload options

Common mission payloads include:

• EO/IR imaging

• Maritime wide-area search

• SAR (synthetic aperture radar)

• AIS tracking

• EW & SIGINT payloads

• LiDAR systems

• MANET communications

Built for endurance, adaptability, and proven mission reliability, the Aerosonde® family supports global defense, security, and commercial missions.

Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) & Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs)

Textron Systems continues to push innovation in terrestrial and maritime autonomy. Our uncrewed ground and surface platforms are engineered for high risk, high value missions — from logistics and breaching operations to maritime surveillance and mine countermeasures.

These systems enable customers to reduce operator risk, expand operational reach, and meet mission demands with precision and confidence.

A Partner for the Future

Textron Systems’ strength lies in our ability to evolve, innovate, and anticipate what’s next. Whether developing advanced UAS, building next-generation maritime platforms, modernizing ground vehicles, or expanding electronic warfare capabilities, we remain focused on empowering the people who protect and secure our world.

For more than 50 years, we have stood beside our customers. For the next 50, we will continue to innovate, adapt, and deliver — ensuring they remain ready for the challenges ahead.