South Korea to Integrate Textron Defense Systems' Sensor Fuzed Weapon with FA-50 Aircraft

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Textron Defense Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc.
(NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the Republic of Korea Air Force has
chosen Textron Defense Systems` Sensor Fuzed Weapon (SFW) for integration onto
the Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 light combat aircraft. Through a foreign
military sale led by the Eglin Air Force Base Air Armament Center and the
Defense Acquisition Program Administration of South Korea, Textron Defense
Systems expects to begin providing inert integration rounds starting in 2010.

"SFW`s precision and reliability are valuable assets that can help ensure the
security of the Korean Peninsula and greater Pacific Region," says Senior Vice
President and General Manager Mark Catizone of Textron Defense Systems. "The
integration of our SFW smart area weapon onto the highly capable FA-50 aircraft
is an important first step toward system purchases in the future."

Textron Defense Systems` SFW accurately detects and defeats a wide range of
moving and stationary land and maritime target threats - from heavy armored
battle tanks and soft-skinned vehicles to maritime threats - over a wide area
with minimal collateral damage and no hazardous unexploded ordnance. In fact,
SFW has been verified by the U.S. government to achieve greater than 99 percent
reliability during its flight test program, which includes thousands of tests in
various conditions.

SFW contains Textron Defense Systems` BLU-108 submunition and smart Skeet
warheads equipped with dual-mode passive infrared and active laser sensors. If a
Skeet warhead does not detect a valid target over its lofted trajectory, one of
its three safety modes will activate. The first two modes enable the Skeet to
self destruct after eight seconds from launch or within a 50-foot (approximately
15-meter) altitude above the ground. The Skeet`s third feature is a
self-neutralizing time-out device that will yield the warhead inert within
minutes of hitting the ground. These built-in, redundant self-destruct logic and
self-neutralization features are key elements that distinguish SFW from legacy
munitions.

About Textron Defense Systems

Textron Defense Systems employs advanced technology and industry expertise to
develop and manufacture state-of-the-art smart weapons; airborne and
ground-based sensors and surveillance systems; and protection systems for the
defense, aerospace and homeland security communities. Its innovative systems for
the military provide precision effects, actionable intelligence and force
protection. More information is available at www.textrondefense.com.

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 Inc.

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.

Skeet is a trademark of Textron Systems Corporation.

Forward-looking Information: Certain statements in this press release are
forward-looking statements and speak only as of the date on which they are made,
and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
contained in the statements, including but not limited to the following: (a)
changes in worldwide economic and political conditions that impact demand for
our products, interest rates and foreign exchange rates; (b) changes in national
or international funding priorities, U.S. and foreign military budget
constraints and determinations, and government policies on the export and import
of military and commercial products; (c) legislative or regulatory actions
impacting defense operations; (d) the efficacy of research and development
investments to develop new products (e) the launching of significant new
products or programs which could result in unanticipated expenses; and (f)
performance issues with key suppliers, subcontractors and business partners.

Investor Contact:
Textron
Doug Wilburne, 401-457-2288
or
Textron
Bill Pitts, 401-457-2288
or
Media Contact:
Textron Systems Corporation
Sharon Corona, 410-628-3184
or
Textron
Michael Maynard, 401-457-2474

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