WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SURFACE
NAVY -- Textron Systems Unmanned Systems, a Textron Inc.
(NYSE: TXT) business, announced today that it began on-water
testing for the fourth-generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle
(CUSV™), supporting the U.S. Navy's Unmanned Influence Sweep System
(UISS) program.
Textron Systems completed the design, build and component test
phases of the UISS program in November
2016. Following component testing, Textron Systems began the
systems level integration and test (I&T) phase, culminating in
dockside and on-water testing in Lake Pontchartrain near its Marine
& Land Systems facility in Louisiana. The I&T phase includes
functional testing of the system's integrated generators, engines,
datalinks, as well as on-water maneuverability testing. Textron
Systems will move into builders' trials upon completion of I&T
and then formal testing to validate system functionality with the
U.S. Navy later this year.
"We are excited to begin system level testing of our first UISS
system with mine countermeasure capabilities for the U.S. Navy,"
says Vice President of Control and Surface Systems Wayne Prender.
"Unmanned technology has come such a long way, and we are looking
forward to beginning to apply our critical technology to protect
our Naval warfighters."
The Textron Systems Unmanned Systems fourth-generation CUSV is a
multi-mission unmanned surface vehicle with a large, configurable
payload bay. Since its first demonstration in 2009, the CUSV has
successfully completed several prominent exercises with the U.S.
Navy. Today, the variations of the CUSV have amassed more than
2,000 on-water operational hours, and the craft is capable of
carrying multiple payloads, including side-scan sonar, mine
neutralization, nonlethal weapons, and intelligence, surveillance
and reconnaissance sensors. Textron Systems' team includes its
Marine & Land Systems business to leverage its 48 years of
naval experience and proven ship-building capability, alongside the
company's unmanned systems expertise.
About Textron Systems
Textron Systems' businesses develop and integrate products,
services and support for aerospace and defense customers, as well
as civil and commercial customers including those in law
enforcement, security, border patrol and critical infrastructure
protection around the globe. 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. Textron Systems consists
of its Advanced Information Solutions, Electronic Systems,
Geospatial Solutions, Lycoming Engines, Marine & Land Systems,
Support Solutions, TRU Simulation + Training, Unmanned Systems and
Weapon & Sensor Systems businesses. More information is
available at 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 Helicopter, Cessna,
Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee,
Bad Boy Off Road, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training.
For more information visit: www.textron.com.
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or describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical
matters; these forward-looking statements speak only as of the date
on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update
them. 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.
CUSV is a trademark of AAI Corporation.
Media Contact:
Ashlyn Brodeur
Textron Systems
(978) 657-2020
PublicRelations@textronsystems.com
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