Textron Systems

Textron Systems is an aerospace and defense development and manufacturing firm headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., U.S.A. The company is a business unit of Textron Inc., which reported 2009 annual sales in the Textron Systems segment as $1.9 billion.

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Overview

Textron Systems has several operating units including AAI Corporation (Hunt Valley, Md.), Lycoming Engines (Williamsport, Penn.), Overwatch (Austin, Texas), Textron Defense Systems (Wilmington, Mass.) and Textron Marine & Land Systems (Slidell, La.). Altogether, Textron Systems employs 5,600 people.

Products & Services

AAI Corporation's products and services include unmanned aircraft and ground control technologies; training and simulation systems; automated aerospace test and maintenance equipment; armament systems; and logistical, engineering, supply chain and operational support services.

Lycoming Engines specializes in the engineering, manufacture, service and support of piston aircraft engines.

Overwatch

Overwatch is a provider of integrated intelligence software solutions and services, as well as satellite communications systems for the U.S. and international defense and intelligence communities. The company's products are utilized by counter-terrorism analysts, warfighters and first responders for intelligence integration, analysis and exploitation.

Textron Defense Systems is a provider of "smart" weapons; airborne and ground-based sensors and surveillance systems; and protection systems for the defense, aerospace and homeland security communities.

Textron Marine & Land Systems designs and manufactures advanced marine craft, surface-effect ships, armored combat vehicles, turrets and related subsystems.

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