Textron Systems wins NAVSEA software and payload integration contract for MCM USV craft
Evidence notes
- Textron Systems was awarded a NAVSEA Software Support Activity and Payload Integration contract valued at up to $100 million over three years.
- The contract covers software updates for Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle craft.
- Textron will also support payload integration, testing and demonstrations for future MCM and non-MCM mission packages, including surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare and ISR capabilities.
Company context
Textron Systems develops defence and aerospace systems across uncrewed air, surface and land platforms, weapons, electronic systems, propulsion, training and simulation. Its robotics-relevant portfolio includes the TSUNAMI family of uncrewed surface vessels, Aerosonde uncrewed aircraft systems, RIPSAW uncrewed ground vehicles through Howe & Howe, and CUSV-based maritime autonomy systems.