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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.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
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Key facts
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Robot
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Subsidiary
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Data & sources
Web sources
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Models (1)
View all models →Safety record
No incidents on record for Textron Systems.
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Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
Textron Systems in third-party press
Peer companies
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Milrem Robotics3 models
- Elbit Systems2 models
- General Dynamics Land Systems2 models
- ARX Robotics1 model
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- sec_10k
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- Counterparty risk class
- low
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 5, 2026
Textron Ripsaw M5 Robotic Combat Vehicle
- Record createdJun 5, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2020
Ripsaw M5 (RCV) at United States
Sources (1)
Common questions
- 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, Milrem Robotics, Elbit Systems.
- 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 is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- 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 79% 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.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-16
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-16
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Textron Systems.Peer companies
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Milrem Robotics3 models
- Elbit Systems2 models
- General Dynamics Land Systems2 models
- ARX Robotics1 model
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Textron Systems from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Textron Systems and Howe & Howe Debut RIPSAW M1 UGV Technology Demonstrator
Textron Systems and Howe & Howe debut the RIPSAW M1 uncrewed ground vehicle technology demonstrator at Modern Day Marine expo.
Textron Systems Collaborates on Modular UGV for U.S. Army Modernization
Textron Systems collaborates with AM General and Carnegie Robotics on modular unmanned ground vehicle for U.S. Army modernization.
Textron Systems RIPSAW M3 Robotic Ground Vehicle Secures First European Customer
Textron Systems announces sale of RIPSAW M3 robotic ground vehicle to Sweden, the product's first European customer.
First European RIPSAW M3 Robotic Ground Vehicle Sold to Sweden
Textron Systems sold the first European RIPSAW M3 robotic ground vehicle to the government of Sweden.
Textron Systems, Howe & Howe and Teledyne FLIR Defense Deliver RIPSAW M3 Prototypes to US Army
Two RIPSAW M3 prototype vehicles delivered to the US Army for the Robotic Combat Vehicle competition.
Textron Systems Collaborates with Kodiak to Develop Uncrewed Military Vehicle
Textron Systems partners with Kodiak Robotics to integrate autonomous driving technology into uncrewed military vehicles.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/textron-systems.md
- RSS feed: /companies/textron-systems/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/5cbf0a34-6db1-4c67-b21c-f78d91ca36a3
- Revision history: /companies/textron-systems/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Milrem Robotics3 models
- Elbit Systems2 models
- General Dynamics Land Systems2 models
- ARX Robotics1 model
Reality vs attention
Textron Systems draws attention at the 13th percentile but verifies reality at the 14th percentile among defense_ugv robots. Hype Gap -1.8, 8th widest among defense_ugv robots.
Analysis
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 21, 2026