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12%

Textron Systems’ share of Textron 2014 revenues

Textron Systems’ businesses develop and integrate products, services and support for aerospace and defense customers, as well as civil and commercial customers around the globe. Harnessing agility and a broad base of expertise, Textron Systems’ innovative businesses design, manufacture, field and support comprehensive solutions that expand customer capabilities and deliver value.

Key Data

(Dollars in millions) 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Textron Systems
Revenues $1,624 $1,665 $1,737 $1,872 $1,979
Segment profit $150 $147 $132 $141 $230
Segment profit margin 9.2% 8.8% 7.6% 7.5% 11.6%
Backlog $2,790 $2,803 $2,919 $1,337 $1,598
Total assets $2,283 $2,106 $1,987 $1,948 $1,997
Capital expenditures $65 $66 $108 $37 $41
Depreciation and amortization $84 $89 $75 $85 $81
Sales Breakdown

By Product/Service

  • Unmanned Systems 49%
  • Weapon & Sensor Systems 16%
  • Marine & Land Systems 10%
  • Simulation, Training & Other 25%

By U.S. Military Branch

  • Army 73%
  • Navy 13%
  • Air Force 10%
  • Other 4%
Revenue by Geography
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Textron Systems Overview

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Unmanned Systems

Unmanned Systems

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Textron Systems Aerosonde SUAS Advantage

Textron Systems Aerosonde SUAS offers long endurance for persistent operations, providing real-time information for security purposes and high-fidelity data to support mapping/survey applications. The system has been proven in some of the world's harshest climates and terrains, from tropical hurricanes to the deep freeze of Antarctica.

Textron Systems Aerosonde SUAS Advantage

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COMMANDO™ family of armored vehicles

When unsurpassed protection, mobility, and mission-customized versatility matter - COMMANDO™ Elite, COMMANDO™ Utility, COMMANDO™ Advanced, COMMANDO™ Select. Textron Systems provides customers an extensive line-up of state-of-the-art armored vehicles that enable warfighters to strike swiftly and successfully. Providing a range of capabilities including superior direct-fire and the exceptional mine-blast protection provided by our V-shaped monocoque hull, unmatched on-road and off-road mobility, and ample firepower, our versatile COMMANDO™ family of vehicles can go almost anywhere and perform nearly any mission.

COMMANDO™ family of armored vehicles

Fast Facts

  • At the end of 2014, Textron Systems had approximately 4,300 employees.
  • Primary manufacturing facilities are located in Tampa, FL; New Orleans, LA; Hunt Valley, MD; Wilmington, MA; Williamsport, PA; Charleston, SC; Austin, TX; Sterling, VA; Notting Hill, Australia; Montreal, Canada; and Hamble, England.
  • In late 2014, Textron Systems’ Aerosonde® Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SAUS) received a certificate of authorization for operations with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) near Blackstone, Virginia. MAAP is one of six authorized test sites established by the Federal Aviation Administration as part of its program to integrate unmanned aircraft into the U.S. national airspace system. The Aerosonde® system already is being utilized internationally for oil and gas applications.
  • Through 2014, Textron Systems has sold nearly 10,000 armored vehicles to the U.S. Army and a growing roster of international customers.
  • Sensor Fuzed Weapon (SFW™) is a highly effective smart air-to-ground area weapon designed to defeat moving and fixed targets on land and at sea. More than 7,900 SFWs have been ordered by domestic and international customers, including the U.S. Air Force, Oman, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, India, Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia.
  • The companies that make up TRU Simulation + Training each have over 25 years of experience and have delivered a total of more than 400 flight simulators and training devices for some of the world’s largest commercial aircraft OEMs, airlines, general aviation fixed-wing and rotorcraft owners/operators, and flight training academies. TRU’s training business supports maintenance training for more than 300 aircraft training devices used by the armed forces, as well as a growing number of aircraft platforms for pilots and technicians.
  • With more than 350,000 engines designed and built during Lycoming’s 85-plus year history in aviation, and more than 200,000 in operation worldwide, Lycoming powers more than half of the world’s piston-powered rotary-wing and fixed-wing general aviation fleet. Lycoming also produces engines for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Strategic steps forward

  • Continue to expand our global presence to address worldwide military demand with an emphasis on leading-edge, affordable and available lines of networked systems.
  • Strengthen our position as the global supplier of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), armored vehicles and associated training, support and services by sustaining and expanding the Shadow® UAS, Aerosonde® SUAS, COMMANDO™ vehicles and ground control technology product lines alongside our expert simulation, training and logistics offerings.
  • Expand our role as a provider of affordable and effective smart area attack weapons, networked ground munitions, unattended ground sensors and compliant systems that minimize risk to noncombatants, while continuing to leverage our precision weapons expertise and solutions to meet the demands of today’s complex and ever-changing battlefield.
  • Establish TRU as the flight simulation and training provider of choice to aircraft OEMs, commercial airlines and defense markets, while expanding the company’s training center footprint globally to meet the world’s growing demand for skilled flight crews and maintenance technicians.
  • Utilize our growing maritime vehicle capabilities, with solutions including the Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV™), Ship-to-Shore Connector and related technologies, to address ongoing and emerging domestic and international sea-based requirements.
  • Continue to design, build and test aviation engine products with focused efforts on alternative fuels, unmanned platforms and other new applications.

Major Products

Product Line Description
Unmanned Systems  
Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Ground Control Stations; and family of remote products Multi-mission capable unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) utilized worldwide, including the renowned Shadow® 200 Tactical UAS with nearly one million flight hours, next-generation Shadow M2 Tactical UAS and Aerosonde® Small UAS, and the Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV™). Interoperable UAS command-and-control systems such as the Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS), and the family of remote products, including the U.S. Army program of record, One System® Remote Video Terminal (OSRVT™), Remote Tactical Terminal (RT2™) and RT2-B (Bandit) variants.
Support Solutions Leading provider of UAS and fixed-wing aircraft and vehicle sustainment, sensor integration as well as UAS operations; curriculum development, technical publications and training services; spares, repairs, provisioning, performance-based logistics and supply chain support; field service support; and reliability, maintainability, availability, repair and supportability analysis. Employees are stationed worldwide alongside the customer, supporting a wide range of defense and security equipment.
Marine & Land Systems  
COMMANDO™ family of armored vehicles Advanced 4x4 wheeled armored vehicles used by U.S. and international customers, which provide exceptional performance across a wide spectrum of military and security operations. Highly mobile, lethal and combat-proven COMMANDO vehicles are survivable, sustainable and offer mission-customized versatility.
Ship-to-Shore Connector Ship-to Shore Connector, the next generation of the Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), is in the early stages of production and will provide a modernized means to land at more than 80 percent of the world's shorelines for the next 30 years. LCAC, also produced by Marine & Land Systems, is a cornerstone of the U.S. military’s amphibious capability.
Motor Lifeboats Motor Lifeboats deliver outstanding performance in roles including search and rescue, border patrol, law enforcement and natural disaster relief operations. They are in service with the U.S. Coast Guard, and the governments of Egypt and Mexico.
Weapon & Sensor Systems  
Protection Systems Real-time distributed networked systems autonomously detect, classify, report and engage threats with man-in-the-loop control. Products include the MicroObserver® unattended ground sensor system and the Spider™ networked munition system.
Smart Weapons Family of products includes the SFW™ and the next generation of precision guided weapon systems, such as G-CLAW™, Fury™ and BattleHawk™, which provide customers with affordable and effective precision strike capabilities.
Simulation, Training and Other
TRU Simulation + Training – Flight & Maintenance Training Simulators For the global aviation market, products range from portable desktop devices and distance-learning courseware to full-motion, high-fidelity flight simulators, such as ODYSSEY™ and FFS X™ for fixed-wing aircraft and ODYSSEY H™ for rotorcraft. TRU products utilize subsystems, such as the REALFeel® control loading system and REALCue™ motion controller. Products also include complete maintenance training suites for aircraft, such as the C-17, F-22 and the Shadow® unmanned systems.
TRU Simulation + Training – Pilot and Maintenance Training TRU training centers provide initial type-rating and recurrent training for pilots and maintenance training for aircraft technicians. TRU also provides training for U.S. and international military aircraft platforms, such as the C-17, B-1B and Shadow® unmanned systems.
Electronic Systems High-technology automated test systems; electronic warfare/radio frequency simulation, test and training technologies; and precise, reliable flight line test equipment utilized in simulation labs, training ranges and flight lines for the world’s most advanced air, land, sea and space platforms.
Advanced Information Solutions Custom intelligence solutions, including the iCommand® suite, used globally in support of military operations, counterterrorism, law enforcement and environmental assessment. Leveraging the latest commercial technologies, solutions architects and software engineers design and field tailored solutions to meet the unique operating environments of the Department of Defense, national agencies and civilian organizations.
Geospatial Solutions Advanced geospatial intelligence solutions and services supporting global and national defense, security, humanitarian assistance, environmental studies, forestry and urban planning. These geospatial data management, visualization and analysis systems enable users to achieve enhanced productivity gains and geospatial awareness through management, discovery and analysis of the variety and magnitude of data at their disposal.
Lycoming Engines A complete line of aviation piston engines (OEM, rebuilt and overhauled): horizontally opposed, air-cooled, four-, six- and eight-cylinder aircraft engines; the only FAA-certified aerobatic and helicopter piston engines; iE2 Integrated Electronic Engine Platform; a high powered density liquid cooled jet fuel burning diesel engine; a single-cylinder jet fuel burning spark ignited engine. Also a full line of cylinders and spare parts for the general aviation and experimental segment.

COMMANDO™ family of armored vehicles

ODYSSEY™10 Level D Full Flight Simulator

Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV™)

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