Textron Systems Appoints Ian Walsh Chief Innovation Officer and Tom McNamara Chief Technology Officer

Walsh and McNamara to Lead Efforts to Drive Greater Collaboration, Innovation
and Growth Opportunities across Company`s Five Operating Units
WILMINGTON, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the
appointments of Ian Walsh as the company`s Chief Innovation Officer and Tom
McNamara as Chief Technology Officer. Both are currently senior leaders on
Textron Systems` Executive Leadership Team.

As Chief Innovation Officer, Walsh will immediately take responsibility for
Engineering & Program Management, Information Technology, Integrated Supply
Chain and Textron Six Sigma. Walsh, previously the senior vice president and
general manager of Lycoming Engines, also a Textron Inc. company, will be
focused on driving long-term improvements that foster greater collaboration and
innovation across Textron Systems and its five operating units.

McNamara, previously senior vice president, will refocus Textron Systems`
Advanced Solutions Center as the newly formed Office of the Chief Technology
Officer to explore emerging technologies and future technical requirements
across all of Textron Systems` markets, identifying future growth opportunities.
Both Walsh and McNamara will report to Fred Strader, Textron Systems` chief
operating officer.

"Over the years, Textron Systems has grown to become five sizable operating
units offering a range of proven solutions for today`s unconventional conflicts
as well as high-performing, reliable piston engines for general aviation," said
Frank Tempesta, president and chief executive officer, Textron Systems. "Ian and
Tom, in their new positions, will help us be even more efficient and competitive
as we meet customers` requirements everyday and win future programs with
innovative solutions."

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, 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.

Investor Contacts:
Textron
Doug Wilburne, 401-457-2288
or
Textron
Bill Pitts, 401-457-2288
or
Media Contacts:
Textron Systems
Stephen Greene, 978-657-2405
or
Textron
Michael Maynard, 401-457-2474

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