Textron Systems

[ACTIVE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Hunt Valley, MD · 1 model registered · 7 deployments

New deployment

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Textron Systems: 1 model, 7 deployments across 7 regions. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Hunt Valley, MD

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Textron Systems is a Hunt Valley, Maryland-based defense systems subsidiary of Textron Inc., developing unmanned ground vehicles including the Ripsaw M5 (Robotic Combat Vehicle) for the US Army, and the Thermite firefighting robot through its Howe & howe subsidiary.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 50.0%

Clean safety record across 7 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

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Key Facts

FocusUS defense-systems company and Textron subsidiary
RobotRipsaw M5/M3 robotic combat vehicles, developed with Howe & Howe
ParentTextron Inc.
SubsidiaryHowe & Howe
ProductsRIPSAW M1, M3, M5 unmanned ground vehicles
PartnersTeledyne FLIR Defense
Parent revenueTextron Inc. (NYSE: TXT, ~$14.7B revenue 2025, Textron Systems segment ~$338M Q1 2025)
Financial stageMature (defense subsidiary, $24.7M Army UGV contract, RIPSAW M3 sold to Sweden)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Textron Systems.

Leadership & Founders

3 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Lisa Athertonsecondary-verified

President and CEO, Textron Inc.

Tom Hammoorsecondary-verified

President and CEO, Textron Systems

Founding Team

Royal Little[Founder]

sole · no longer at company

Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)

Royal LittleFounder of Textron Inc.

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

5 entries
Total Tracked3
Operating0
Announced2
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

Scout AI1 · 1× joint · 1 total
Teledyne FLIR2 · 1× joint · 2 total
Teledyne Technologies3 · 1× joint · 1 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Scout AI x Textron Systems (Army UxS)Aug 29, 2025

    MOST RECENT · Scout AI x Textron Systems (Army UxS) · 2025-08-29 · with Scout AI · JUST ANNOUNCED

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Textron Systems - 7 deploymentsTextron Systems

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

7 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

12 entries
What is Textron Systems?

Textron Systems is a Hunt Valley, Maryland-based defense systems subsidiary of Textron Inc., developing unmanned ground vehicles including the Ripsaw M5 (Robotic Combat Vehicle) for the US Army, and the Thermite firefighting robot through its Howe & howe subsidiary.

What does Textron Systems make?

Textron Systems has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Ripsaw M5 (RCV) (Textron Systems builds physical robots).

Is Textron Systems publicly traded?

Textron Systems is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of US defense-systems company and Textron on the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Textron Systems?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Textron Systems building in the same form factors include Teledyne FLIR, BAE Systems, Elbit Systems, Milrem Robotics.

Who is the CEO of Textron Systems?

Lisa Atherton is the ceo of Textron Systems, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Textron Systems?

Textron Systems has no separately traded stock; it is owned by US defense-systems company and Textron (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Where is Textron Systems headquartered?

Textron Systems is headquartered in Hunt Valley, MD.

Who owns Textron Systems?

Textron Systems is owned by US defense-systems company and Textron, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Textron Systems operate robots?

Textron Systems operates 7 verified deployments, including at USA, Fort Carson, Colorado, USA, Fort Hood, Texas.

How many robots has Textron Systems deployed?

DEPLOY has 7 verified Textron Systems deployments on record at sites including USA, Fort Carson, Colorado, USA, Fort Hood, Texas. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Textron Systems a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Textron Systems ranks in roughly the top 50% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Textron Systems safe?

Textron Systems has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.