1st European RIPSAW M3 Robotic Ground Vehicle Sold to Sweden

Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and its subsidiary Howe & Howe, announced today a sale of the RIPSAW® M3 robotic ground vehicle to the government of Sweden, the product’s first European customer. The M3 is part of Textron Systems’ RIPSAW family of vehicles, designed as a rugged and reliable robotic ground vehicle that leverages a Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) to simplify integration of new payloads, controllers and autonomy suites.

Building on its reputation as a global leader in uncrewed, robotic and autonomous vehicles for land, air and sea, Textron Systems continues to invest in the design and maturation of a highly scalable, configurable family of robotic ground vehicles that deliver exceptional transportability, mission flexibility and battlefield agility. The RIPSAW M3 provides confidence to the warfighter with a powerful hybrid-electric powertrain, high ground clearance, and composite rubber track system, providing unmatched mobility in offroad, operationally relevant environments, with over 180 miles of range.

“The RIPSAW M3 is ideally suited for operations in the region because of its high performance in challenging climates and terrains,” said Vice President of Programs, Sara Willett. “Textron Systems is excited to be a trusted partner to European customers and remains focused on investing in trusted robotic platforms that enhance user safety and mission success.”

Backed by decades of proven performance and more than three million operational hours of uncrewed experience across air, land and maritime domains, Textron Systems continues to leverage its expertise to meet the demands of modern warfare.