AAI Awarded U.S. Army STOC II Training Contract
 
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AAI Awarded U.S. Army STOC II Training Contract


Hunt Valley, Maryland — February 17, 2009 —
AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that it has been awarded a Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Omnibus Contract II (STOC II) by the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation.

This multiple-award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract has a cap of $17.5 billion, and allows AAI to bid on a variety of task orders for the U.S. Army over as many as 10 years.  

“AAI has extensive capabilities across the spectrum of training competencies and deliverables,” said Vice President of Test and Training Systems Robert Peters. “We look forward to providing U.S. Army users robust solutions that draw on all of our resources through STOC II.”

The company has proven expertise in providing instructional systems; computer-based training; interactive multimedia instruction; courseware; classroom instruction; cutting-edge U.S. Department of Defense aviation, electronic warfare, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance training devices; and contractor logistics support. AAI’s systems meet customer needs from unclassified systems to those requiring the highest level of classification.

AAI’s training system development and production facilities are located in Charleston, S.C., Orlando, Fla., and at the company’s headquarters in Hunt Valley, Md.


About AAI
AAI Corporation designs, produces, and supports aerospace and defense systems through its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, AAI Services Corporation, Aerosonde Pty Ltd, ESL Defence Limited, and Symtx, Inc. Its high-technology products and services include unmanned aircraft systems, training and simulation systems, automated aerospace test and maintenance equipment, armament systems, aviation ground support equipment, and logistical, engineering, and supply chain services. AAI Corporation is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. More information is available at www.aaicorp.com.

About Textron Systems
Textron Systems Corporation has been providing innovative solutions to the defense, homeland security and aerospace communities for over 50 years.  Known for its precision smart weapons, intelligent battlefield systems, surveillance systems, intelligence software solutions, aircraft control components, piston engines, armored vehicles and unmanned aircraft systems, Textron Systems includes AAI, HR Textron, Lycoming Engines, Overwatch Geospatial Operations, 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 Inc.
Textron Inc. is a $13.2 billion multi-industry company operating in 34 countries with approximately 44,000 employees.  The company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense and intelligence, 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, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation.  More information is available at www.textron.com.


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