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Textron has been awarded Navy task orders to provide drone ISR services using its Aerosonde Mk 4.7 VTOL system. The services will support the 7th Fleet and other forces. Textron's system will provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

The Navy has postponed the proposal and award dates for its new trainer jet. The program is intended to replace the current trainer jets. Textron Aviation Defense and SNC are competing for the contract.

The U.S. Navy has awarded Textron Systems a $231.5 million contract to build two more Ship to Shore Connector hovercraft. The contract modification adds to an existing agreement and is funded through fiscal 2026 Navy shipbuilding funds. Textron will perform most of the work on the project.

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems a contract worth $231.5M for two next-generation LCAC-100 amphibious craft. This contract is for the development of new amphibious vessels. The LCAC-100 is a next-generation amphibious craft designed to enhance the Navy's expeditionary warfare capabilities.

American Rheinmetall is leading a team to pitch the Lynx XM30 as a replacement for the U.S. Army's Bradley vehicle. The team includes major defense industry players such as Textron Systems, Raytheon, and L3Harris Technologies. They are competing against General Dynamics in the U.S. Army contest.

Bell Textron has secured a $300 million contract to upgrade U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters. The deal covers up to 49 H-1 helicopters. The upgrade aims to enhance the capabilities of the Marine Corps' helicopter fleet.