Textron Systems is a defense technology company specializing in unmanned aircraft systems, robotics, and advanced technologies.
| Founded | 1971 |
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| Headquarters | 🇺🇸 Hunt Valley, United States |
| Region | NORTH AM |
Textron Systems, operating under the AAI (Advanced Aircraft Inc.) brand, is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. focused on designing and manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), tactical robots, and related defense systems. The company is known for products including the Shadow tactical UAV and various robotic systems used by U.S. military and allied forces.
As part of the larger Textron conglomerate, Textron Systems benefits from significant resources and operates within established defense industry frameworks, serving government and military customers globally.
AAI Corporation was founded in the 1970s and became a leading developer of unmanned systems. It was acquired by Textron in 2007, integrating into Textron Systems as a key defense division focused on autonomous and robotic technologies.