AAI Corporation, now operating as Textron Systems, is a U.S. defense contractor specializing in unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missiles, and electronic warfare solutions.
| Founded | 1946 |
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| Headquarters | 🇺🇸 Hunt Valley, United States |
| Region | NORTH AM |
AAI Corporation was a prominent developer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and defense systems, most notably the RQ-2 Pioneer and Shadow tactical UAV platforms. The company was acquired by Textron in 2007 and now operates as Textron Systems, continuing to develop and manufacture advanced defense technologies including UAVs, missiles, and sensor systems.
Textron Systems maintains AAI's legacy of innovation in unmanned systems and serves U.S. military and allied forces with proven combat platforms.
AAI Corporation was founded in 1946 and became a leading innovator in unmanned aircraft systems throughout the Cold War and post-9/11 era. The company developed the RQ-2 Pioneer UAV in the 1980s and the more advanced RQ-7 Shadow system in the 1990s-2000s. Textron acquired AAI in 2007, integrating it into Textron Systems.