New Orleans, LA - July 23, 2009
- Textron Marine & Land Systems, an operating unit of
Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today
announced the signing of a new letter contract for the Armored
Security Vehicle (ASV) with the U.S. Army Tank-automotive
and Armaments Command (TACOM).
The contract includes a base order of an additional 191 M1117
ASVs and 38 M1200 Armored Knight vehicles, as well as field
support and special sustainment tools. Delivery is expected
to commence February 2010 and, should all options of the contract
be exercised, could continue into 2013. The contract totals
approximately $200 million, of which $99 million is currently
funded. Textron Marine & Land Systems has delivered a
total of 2,153 ASVs to the U.S. Army to-date.
“This new contract is a continuing testament to the
capability of the ASV and the people here at Textron Marine
& Land Systems that dedicate themselves to building this
highly mobile and survivable vehicle,” said Textron Marine
& Land Systems General Manager Tom Walmsley. “The
ASV has been outstanding in protecting our troops in military
operations around the world, has demonstrated an excellent
readiness rate, and has a proven maintenance record in some
of the most difficult combat situations in the world. We’re
proud of the mission success of the ASV, but what is most
important is returning our soldiers homes safely when their
combat service is complete.”
The ASV is a 4X4 wheeled armored vehicle that offers significant
crew protection through the employment of multiple layers
of armor, defending against small arms fire, artillery projectile
fragments, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and land mines.
The ASV possesses superior mobility, agility, handling and
ride quality through the utilization of a four-wheel independent
suspension system.
The ASV has maintained exceptional operational readiness
and combat availability rates over the life of the U.S. Army
program as vehicles log more than 30,000 miles per year in
combat operations. Textron Marine & Land Systems has achieved
more than 46 consecutive months of on-time delivery to the
U.S. Army on the ASV program.
The ASV family of vehicles performs a wide variety of missions
including scout, infantry personnel carrier, reconnaissance,
command and control and recovery. U.S. Army ASV missions include
operations with the Military Police, convoy protection, perimeter
security, as well as Field Artillery Combat Observation and
Lasing Teams (COLT) with the M1200 ASV configuration.
About Textron Systems
Textron Systems Corporation has been providing innovative
solutions to the defense, homeland security and aerospace
communities for more than 50 years. Known for its unmanned
aircraft systems, advanced marine craft, armored vehicles,
intelligent battlefield and surveillance systems, intelligence
software solutions, precision smart weapons, piston engines,
test and training systems, and total life cycle sustainment
services, Textron Systems includes AAI Corporation, Lycoming
Engines, Overwatch Geospatial Systems, Overwatch Tactical
Operations, Textron Defense Systems, and Textron Marine &
Land Systems. Textron Systems Corporation is an indirect wholly
owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. More information is available
at www.textronsystems.com.
About Textron
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 Aircraft Company, Jacobsen,
Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More
information is available at www.textron.com.
Media Contacts:
Sharon Corona
410-628-3184
scorona@systems.textron.com
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