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Media Contact:
Sharon Corona
Ph: 410-628-3184 scorona@systems.textron.com |
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Reuters reports on Textron Systems’ acquisition of Crane Wireless Monitoring Solutions. View Article |
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Armada International discusses vehicle protection systems, including Textron Defense Systems’ Tactical Rocket-Propelled Grenade Airbag Protection System, or TRAPS. View Article |
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A recent issue of Special Operations Technology reports on Textron Defense Systems’ Unattended Ground Sensors. View Article |
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May 26, 2010 |
Textron Defense Systems’ Tactical RPG Airbag Protection System Demonstrates Maturity, Performance in Government Testing
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Textron Defense Systems announced today that the maturity and performance of its Tactical Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) Airbag Protection System (TRAPS) have been demonstrated through rigorous government testing completed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) under the Active Protection Systems Live Fire Test and Evaluation effort, which was mandated by Congress in 2008. |
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May 25, 2010 |
Textron Defense Systems’ Unattended Ground Sensors Enter Low-Rate Initial Production After Positive Milestone C Decision |
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Textron Defense Systems announced today that its Unattended Ground Sensors program has entered low-rate initial production (LRIP) as part of Increment 1 of the Brigade Combat Team Modernization (BCTM) program. This results from the BCTM program’s rigorous Milestone C review process and approval by the Defense Acquisition Board in December 2009, encompassing criteria including successful test, evaluation and operational assessment, as well as minimal manufacturing risk, mature software capability, interoperability, supportability, information assurance features and anti-tamper provisions. |
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May 12, 2010 |
Textron Defense Systems’ Tactical RPG Airbag Protection System (TRAPS) Demonstrates System-Level Operational Readiness During Phase 3 Testing |
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Textron Defense Systems announced today that its Tactical Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) Airbag Protection System, also known as TRAPS, successfully completed Phase 3 testing at the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) in Socorro, New Mexico. Under the coordination of the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, or TARDEC, system-level testing afforded the opportunity to exercise the platform more comprehensively than ever before in its deployable configuration. |
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