Textron Systems’ Aerosonde® UAS Begins Operations for Nigeria
October 11, 2022
Brings Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Capability to Domestic Security HUNT VALLEY, MD/ October 11, 2022 – Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the first operational flights of its Aerosonde® Unmanned Air System (UAS) for the Nigerian Army. The Aerosonde UAS hosts intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities and will be the first UAS capability of its kind in country.
Nigeria took delivery of multiple Aerosonde 4.7 Fixed Wing UAS vehicles to enhance the nation’s domestic security and for ISR missions. Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services are part of the agreement and include providing on-going sustainment, logistics services, parts and repairs support, technical publication updates and continuous asset support for the duration of the contract.
“We are excited to see the continued expansion of Aerosonde to our partner countries. This delivery adds to our increasing international