﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:39:08 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Textron Systems A2PATS™ Selected for F-35® EW Simulation Testing</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-a2pats--selected-for-f-35--ew-simulation-testing,c2134737</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2381178</guid><description><![CDATA[HUNT VALLEY, Md. — NOVEMBER 30, 2016 —Textron Systems Electronic Systems (http://www.textronsystems.com/what-we-do/electronic-systems), a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today that its Advanced Architecture Phase Amplitude and Time Simulator (A2PATS™) has been competitively selected for simulation testing of the F-35 Lightning II electronic warfare (EW) systems. Under a contract with Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Textron Systems will provide complex threat simulation capability in the F-35 Norwegian, Italian Reprogramming Lab (NIRL) located at Eglin Air Force base, supporting]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:33:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Introduces Integrated Tester for Aircraft Survivability Systems</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-introduces-integrated-tester-for-aircraft-survivability-systems,c2132587</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2378115</guid><description><![CDATA[HUNT VALLEY, Md. — NOVEMBER 28, 2016 —Textron Systems Electronic Systems (http://www.textronsystems.com/what-we-do/electronic-systems), an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today the launch of its newest member of Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), the Integrated Tester for Aircraft Survivability Systems (ITASS).

ITASS is a flight line tester that is capable of providing stimulus to a multitude of aircraft survivability sensors, including radar warning receivers, two-color infrared (IR) missile warning systems, laser warning systems]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 16:28:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Offers New Precision Survey Sensor on Aerosonde™ Small Unmanned Aircraft System</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-offers-new-precision-survey-sensor-on-aerosonde--small-unmanned-aircraft-system,c2112487</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2348644</guid><description><![CDATA[New Sensor Provides Real-Time Fire Mapping Capability
HUNT VALLEY, Md. — OCTOBER 31, 2016 — Textron Systems Unmanned Systems (http://textronsystems.com/businesses/unmanned-systems), a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) business, announced today that the company will now offer the TK-7 Firewatch precision survey sensor on the Aerosonde™ Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) (http://www.textronsystems.com/what-we-do/unmanned-systems/aerosonde-commercial) after its recent successful demonstration in Blackstone, Va.

Developed by Overwatch Imaging, LLC. (http://www.overwatchimaging.com/), the TK-7]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:08:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Completes Inaugural Aerosonde™ HQ SUAS Customer Demonstration</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-completes-inaugural-aerosonde--hq-suas-customer-demonstration,c2103437</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2335977</guid><description><![CDATA[Vertical Takeoff and Landing Capability Provides Flexibility, Expanded Mission Set
BLACKSTONE, Va. – OCTOBER 19, 2016 — Textron Systems Unmanned Systems (http://textronsystems.com/businesses/unmanned-systems), a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today the completion of its inaugural customer demonstration of the Aerosonde™ HQ. The Aerosonde HQ combines the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities of a multi-rotor platform with the efficiency and speed of the Aerosonde Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) fixed-wing aircraft. The event comes just five months after the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Debuts Synturian™ Family of Multi-Domain Control and Collaboration Technologies at AUSA Annual Meeting</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-debuts-synturian--family-of-multi-domain-control-and-collaboration-technologies-at-a,c2090151</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2321163</guid><description><![CDATA[New System Will Offer Scalability, Ease of Use and a Reduced Footprint
AUSA, WASHINGTON, DC — OCTOBER 3, 2016 — Textron Systems Unmanned Systems (http://textronsystems.com/businesses/unmanned-systems), a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) business, announced today the launch of the newest member of its proven family of Ground Control Station (GCS) products, the Synturian™ (http://www.textronsystems.com/what-we-do/unmanned-systems/synturian) family of products. Synturian is a family of multi-domain control and collaboration technologies that empower situational awareness and informed action. 

The]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Renames Australian Company to Reflect Expanded Services, Continued Commitment to Region</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-renames-australian-company-to-reflect-expanded-services--continued-commitment-to-reg,c2069310</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2288810</guid><description><![CDATA[Aerosonde Pt Ltd Now Textron Systems Australia Pty Ltd
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 — Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) business, announced today that it has renamed its Melbourne, Australia-based company, Aerosonde Pty Ltd, to Textron Systems Australia Pty Ltd, reflecting a rebranding of its broader service offering and continued commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.

Textron Systems Australia (http://www.aerosonde.com/)  Pty Ltd has decades of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) expertise, including the origination of the Aerosonde™ Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) (]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2016 20:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Delivers First TAPV to the Canadian Army</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-delivers-first-tapv-to-the-canadian-army,c2049622</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2278750</guid><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 19, 2016 – Textron Systems Canada Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the delivery of the first Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) (https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ps-ueFsOnMY) to the Canadian Army. The Canadian Army is fielding the first vehicles to the 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown and the 2nd Canadian Division Support Base Valcartier. 

The TAPV is a 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle specifically engineered and designed to provide survivability, mobility and versatility over the full spectrum of operations. The comprehensive,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:30:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems and Thales Successfully Test Fury® Weapon Guidance Package</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-and-thales-successfully-test-fury--weapon-guidance-package,c2043590</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2255037</guid><description><![CDATA[FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, ENGLAND – JULY 11, 2016 – Textron Systems Weapon & Sensor Systems (http://www.textronsystems.com/what-we-do/weapon-sensor-systems), a business of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), and Thales announced today the successful testing of the Fury® (http://textronsystems.exnihilo.com/sites/default/files/resource-files/TS%20WSS%20Fury%20Datasheet.pdf) lightweight precision guided glide weapon from the Shadow® Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) against static vehicle targets.
The Fury was tested from a Textron Systems’ Shadow TUAS at the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Airborne Solutions Launches; Focus on Growing Airborne Tactical Training Services</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-airborne-solutions-launches--focus-on-growing-airborne-tactical-training-services,c2043100</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2253900</guid><description><![CDATA[Providence, RI – July 8, 2016 – Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today publicly launched the latest edition to its family of strong aviation and military brands, unveiling Textron Airborne Solutions for participation at the Royal International Air Tattoo and the Farnborough International Airshow.

Textron Airborne Solutions Inc. (formerly known as Textron Advanced Aviation Training Inc.) is developing a live air training business that initially includes ATAC (Airborne Tactical Advantage Company) which was recently acquired by Textron. ATAC is focused on training military pilots, ship crews, and]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2016 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shadow® Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) Surpasses One Million Flight Hours</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/shadow--tactical-unmanned-aircraft-system--tuas--surpasses-one-million-flight-hours,c2023774</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2228944</guid><description><![CDATA[First and Only TUAS to Achieve Milestone
HUNT VALLEY, Md. — JUNE 7, 2016 — Textron Systems Unmanned Systems (http://textronsystems.com/businesses/unmanned-systems), a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) business, announced today that its Shadow® Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) (http://textronsystems.com/products/unmanned/shadow) has surpassed one million total flight hours, becoming the only unmanned aircraft system of its size to accomplish this significant milestone. More than 85 percent of these one million flight hours occurred during combat operations.

Since its introduction in 1999,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems TAPV Displays for First Time Since Completing Reliability Testing for the Canadian Army</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-tapv-displays-for-first-time-since-completing-reliability-testing-for-the-canadian-a,c2022259</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2225776</guid><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS, LA – MAY 25, 2016 – Textron Systems Canada, Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the Canadian Armed Forces’ Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) will be displayed for the first time since completing a very rigorous Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Durability (RAMD) test program. The vehicle will be on display from May 25-26 at CANSEC at the EY Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.

In order to successfully complete RAMD, the TAPV faced multiple operational tests, including driving more than 130,000 kilometers on challenging terrain that]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:32:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Government of Canada Selects Textron Systems' A2PATS™ for Its New Electronic Warfare Threat Simulator Requirement</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/government-of-canada-selects-textron-systems--a2pats--for-its-new-electronic-warfare-threat-simulato,c2021555</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2224623</guid><description><![CDATA[HUNT VALLEY, Md. — JUNE 1, 2016 —Textron Systems Electronic Systems (http://www.textronsystems.com/what-we-do/electronic-systems), a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today that it has been competitively selected to provide the New Electronic Warfare Threat Simulator (NEWTS) for the Government of Canada. The NEWTS program is an implementation of Textron Systems’ Advanced Architecture Phase Amplitude and Time Simulator (A2PATS™).

Delivering the best value, Textron Systems has been selected to provide a solution for the NEWTS program. The A2PATS is recognized for providing]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:15:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Receives Additional Orders for Upgraded Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems Testers and Service Life Extension Retrofit Kits</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-receives-additional-orders-for-upgraded-joint-service-electronic-combat-systems-test,c2017959</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2219327</guid><description><![CDATA[Trusted Joint Service and International Solution Adds Decades of Useful Life, New Capabilities
HUNT VALLEY, Md. — MAY 26, 2016 — AAI Corporation, doing business as Textron Systems Electronic Systems (http://textronsystems.com/businesses/electronic-systems), a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today that it has received two separate delivery orders worth $11.5 million on an existing four-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Air Force in Warner Robins, Ga. The orders include 15 AN/USM-670A Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems Testers (]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2016 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Donates to Canadian Wildfire Relief</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-donates-to-canadian-wildfire-relief,c2013201</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2211634</guid><description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — May 19, 2016 — Textron Systems (http://www.textronsystems.com/), a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) business, announced today a pledge to donate $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the Canadian Wildfire Relief. The relief will provide assistance for those in need due to Alberta’s devastating wildfire, which has caused tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

This pledge is part of a larger donation of $100,000 from Textron businesses and the Textron Charitable Trust. The Textron Charitable Trust provides philanthropic support for nonprofit agencies that]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2016 13:05:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Expands Unmanned Systems Service &amp; Support Center</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-expands-unmanned-systems-service---support-center,c2005470</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2201569</guid><description><![CDATA[Expanded Training and Service Facility Will Continue to Support Aerosonde™ SUAS Operations
Textron Systems Unmanned Systems (http://textronsystems.com/businesses/unmanned-systems), a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today the construction completion and grand opening of the company’s new unmanned aircraft system (UAS) training and maintenance facility, the Unmanned Systems Service & Support Center, in Blackstone, Va. To celebrate the opening of the expanded Unmanned Systems Service & Support Center, Textron Systems hosted tours and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2016 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Completes Hybrid Quadrotor Proof of Concept Integration on Aerosonde™ SUAS</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-completes-hybrid-quadrotor-proof-of-concept-integration-on-aerosonde--suas,c9967127</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2190445</guid><description><![CDATA[Technology Expands System’s Mission Set, Flexibility
HUNT VALLEY, Md. — APRIL 28, 2016 — Textron Systems Unmanned Systems (http://textronsystems.com/businesses/unmanned-systems), a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today the successful demonstration of the Aerosonde™ Small Unmanned Aircraft System (http://textronsystems.com/products/unmanned/aerosonde) (SUAS) enabled with Hybrid Quadrotor™ technology – allowing the system to take-off and land vertically to significantly increase mission flexibility.
With assistance from Latitude Engineering (https://latitudeengineering.com/]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:21:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Awarded U.S. Air Force ARTS Program</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-awarded-u-s--air-force-arts-program,c9964293</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2186496</guid><description><![CDATA[HUNT VALLEY, Md. — APRIL 26, 2016 — Textron Systems Electronic Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today that it has been awarded an $11 million order for 12 Advanced Radar/Electronic Warfare Test Station (ARTS) Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems to support the U.S. Air Force’s B-1B Lancer strategic bomber fleet. Delivery of these systems will replace the legacy ATE systems with one integrated unit containing an advanced commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) test system, addressing testing requirements of the ALQ-161 Defensive Avionics Systems. 

ARTS is an advanced]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2016 12:34:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Announces Membership in the Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-announces-membership-in-the-center-for-unmanned-aircraft-systems,c9960830</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2184866</guid><description><![CDATA[Company Brings More than One Million Flight Hours of UAS Experience Across Numerous Platforms
HUNT VALLEY, Md. — APRIL 25, 2016 — Textron Systems Unmanned Systems (http://textronsystems.com/businesses/unmanned-systems), a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) business, announced today its participation in the Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (https://c-uas.byu.edu/) (C-UAS). Founded in 2012, the C-UAS is part of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (http://c-uas.byu.edu/content/what-iucrc) program. The center, which is the only National Science]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems’ Awarded $116.5 Million Contract for Advanced U.S. Army RQ-7B V2 Shadow® Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Upgrades</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems--awarded--116-5-million-contract-for-advanced-u-s--army-rq-7b-v2-shadow--tactical-un,c9960789</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2184869</guid><description><![CDATA[System Nears One Million Hours While Adding New Mission Capabilities
ATLANTA — APRIL 28, 2016 — ARMY AVIATION MISSION SOLUTIONS SUMMIT — Textron Systems Unmanned Systems (http://textronsystems.com/businesses/unmanned-systems), a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) business, announced today that it has received a $116.5 million award from the U.S. Army for an additional 24 RQ-7B V2 Shadow® Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) upgrades. Deliveries of the 24 systems are expected to begin in 2018.

The U.S. Department of Defense inventory includes 117 Shadow systems, operated by the U.S. Army, Marine]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Provides Advanced Architecture Phase Amplitude and Time Simulators (A2PATS™)</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-provides-advanced-architecture-phase-amplitude-and-time-simulators--a2pats-,c9959733</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2179624</guid><description><![CDATA[5-Year Electronic Warfare Contract for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Electronic Combat Simulation and Evaluation Laboratory
HUNT VALLEY, Md. — APRIL 20, 2016 — Textron Systems Electronic Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today that it has been awarded a five year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to $49 million for its Advanced Architecture Phase Amplitude and Time Simulator (http://textronsystems.com/products/electronic-system/a2pats) (A2PATS™) systems and additional upgrade components. The Electronic Combat]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:35:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boeing Selects TRU Simulation + Training to Develop Full Flight Training Suite for the 777X</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/boeing-selects-tru-simulation---training-to-develop-full-flight-training-suite-for-the-777x,c9958039</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2177989</guid><description><![CDATA[TRU Simulation + Training, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has signed an agreement with Boeing to design and manufacture the world’s first Full Flight Simulator (FFS) training suite for Boeing’s newest twin-aisle airplane, the 777X. 
 
The multi-year agreement also establishes TRU Simulation + Training as Boeing’s supplier for the full suite of 777X flight simulation training equipment. According to Boeing, the 777X builds on the success of the 777 and 787 Dreamliner, becoming the largest twin-engine modern jet in the world.
The initial contract includes development, production and]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems Electronic Systems Celebrates a Continued eCASS Partnership with Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-electronic-systems-celebrates-a-continued-ecass-partnership-with-lockheed-martin-and,c9934205</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2142864</guid><description><![CDATA[HUNT VALLEY, Md. — MARCH 15, 2016 — Textron Systems Electronic Systems, (http://textronsystems.com/businesses/electronic-systems) a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, celebrates a continued collaboration with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Navy on the Electronic Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) program. The eCASS program supports the preparedness of critical aircraft systems including weapons, avionics and navigation, which are utilized to provide automated testing abilities at sea and ashore. The endurance of the eCASS maximizes long-term supportability that allows]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:42:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRU Simulation + Training’s ProFlight® Expands Pilot Training Capabilities</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/tru-simulation---training-s-proflight--expands-pilot-training-capabilities,c9929086</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2133491</guid><description><![CDATA[TRU Announces Plan to Offer Cessna Citation CJ4, CJ3+ and M2 Programs
Goose Creek, SC—March 3, 2016

TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that it is expanding its ProFlight® training capability for several popular Cessna business jet models, including the Cessna Citation CJ4, Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Cessna Citation M2. Pilot training for the Citation CJ4 will be offered at TRU’s West Coast training center in Carlsbad, California, while the Citation CJ3+ and Citation M2 training will be offered at TRU’s East Coast training center in Tampa,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:08:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Textron Systems to Provide Ukraine with Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicles (SCTV™)</title><link>http://news.cision.com/textron-systems/r/textron-systems-to-provide-ukraine-with-survivable-combat-tactical-vehicles--sctv-,c9905809</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2098403</guid><description><![CDATA[Contract Represents the First SCTV Sale for Textron Systems Marine & Land Systems
NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 1, 2016 – Textron Systems Marine & Land Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today a contract with SpetsTechnoExport (STE), a subsidiary of Ukroboronprom (UOP), for the sale of three Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicles (SCTV™).  This agreement marks the first sale of the SCTV for Textron Systems Marine & Land Systems.

The contract entails the sale of three SCTVs that will be delivered to Ukraine in an ongoing effort to improve the survivability and mobility of]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:47:42 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>