Textron Systems
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Hunt Valley, MD · 1 model registered · 7 deployments
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.
Clean safety record across 7 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Textron Systems.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
President and CEO, Textron Inc.
President and CEO, Textron Systems
Founding Team
sole · no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
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
Platform Models
Deployments
- Ripsaw M5 (RCV) at Fort Carson, Colorado, USA[PILOT]
Fort Carson, Colorado, USA · Jun 1, 2020
- Ripsaw M5 (RCV) at Fort Hood, Texas[PILOT]
Fort Hood, Texas · Jun 1, 2022
- Ripsaw M5 (RCV) at Fort Dix, New Jersey, USA[PILOT]
Fort Dix, New Jersey, USA · Jun 29, 2021
- Ripsaw M5 (RCV) at Fort Irwin, California, USA[PILOT]
Fort Irwin, California, USA · Oct 3, 2024
- Ripsaw M5 (RCV) at United States[PILOT]
United States · Jan 1, 2020
- Ripsaw M5 (RCV) at USA[ANNOUNCED]
USA · Mar 1, 2025
- Ripsaw M5 (RCV) at Sweden[ANNOUNCED]
Sweden · Dec 2, 2025
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
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.