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  December 4, 2020 | International, Aerospace

  Textron Systems awarded contract to build 36 new SHADOW® aircraft for the U.S Army

  Hunt Valley, MD. December 2, 2020– Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the sale of 36 Shadow aircraft in the latest Block III configuration to the U.S. Army. The total contract award value of $66 million includes ongoing engineering services to continue fielding and supporting the new Block III system configuration. “We are proud to maintain our strong partnership of more than 20 years with the U.S. Army on the Shadow program,” said Senior Vice President David Phillips of Textron Systems. “The Shadow Block III will support the customer with the enhanced capabilities soldiers need to fulfill today's and tomorrow's missions.” The Shadow Block III system builds on the proven success of previous configurations. The upgraded system incorporates design improvements, allowing for increased availability to operate in adverse weather conditions, the latest high-definition day-and-night video payload, increased engine power and reliability with a reduced acoustic signature, enhanced manned-unmanned teaming with the Army's Apache assets and an advanced communications relay. The Shadow Block III system is ready and able to provide aerial support to our customers, even in the most challenging of environments. With 1.2 million flight hours and counting, the Shadow system's proven track record provides a solid foundation for continued development and use around the world. About Textron Systems Textron Systems is a world leader in unmanned air, surface and land products, services and support for aerospace and defense customers. 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. 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, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit www.textron.com. Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements which may project revenues or describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters; these statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, risks related to U.S. Government contracts as described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. MEDIA CONTACT Textron Systems Public Relations Team 978-657-2020 publicrelations@textronsystems.com View source version on Textron Systems: https://investor.textron.com/news/news-releases/press-release-details/2020/TEXTRON-SYSTEMS-AWARDED-CONTRACT-TO-BUILD-36-NEW-SHADOW-AIRCRAFT-FOR-THE-U.S.-ARMY/default.aspx

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  July 19, 2019 | International, Other Defence

  Intelligent Waves Awarded $43 Million VETS2 Task Order

  RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelligent Waves LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) providing end-to-end information technology solutions, announced it was awarded a $43 million task order to provide cybersecurity support to the Joint Force Headquarters – Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN). Under this task order, Intelligent Waves and teammates, Booz Allen Hamilton and Cinteot, will provide technical support to enhance readiness and security under the DODIN Readiness Security Inspections (DRSI) program. Tasks include inspections, evaluations, validations, and audit regimens that will ensure DCO and DCO-IDM effectiveness. The task order has a one-year base period of performance with four additional option years. “We have proudly supported the DoD with innovative IT and cybersecurity solutions since inception,” said Matt Stern, chief information security officer for Intelligent Waves. “This win is an affirmation that we understand the cyber threat landscape and the importance of protecting the DODIN.” About Intelligent Waves Founded in 2006, Intelligent Waves LLC is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business providing innovative end-to-end information technology solutions to public and private sector clients worldwide. Solving challenges in systems engineering, cloud computing, cyber and mobility, we deploy secure technologies and digital strategies to drive innovation and impact for our customers. For more information, visit www.intelligentwaves.com. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190718005623/en

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  December 19, 2023 | International, Land, Security

  Parliamentary Secretary Marie-France Lalonde to announce a major investment in the Canadian Army

  Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, will announce a major investment in the Canadian Army on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence.