This company has developed technology in which the Pentagon is investing nearly half a billion dollars

Textron Systems is a leading company in the aerospace, defense, homeland security, and infrastructure protection industries. It specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of unmanned systems (aerial, land, and water); armored vehicles; geospatial information management and analysis systems; marine craft; electronic warfare and cyber warfare systems; and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems.

Despite this expansive portfolio, the leadership of Textron Systems don’t rest on their laurels. The company continually seeks to expand its portfolio and capabilities. In January, for example, Textron announced the acquisition of Howe & Howe Technologies, a Maine-based firm that specializes in the design, development, and production of unmanned land vehicles. During the acquisition announcement, Lisa Atherton, the company’s chief executive officer (CEO), stated, “Textron Systems is now positioned to be a global provider of unmanned capabilities across all three domains. We are clear on the U.S. military’s vision and their future technology needs for autonomy, robotics, and unmanned systems. Bringing together Textron Systems’ and Howe & Howe’s talent, capabilities, and proven products will join two of the best, and we are excited at the idea of advancing the industry even further as one team.”