Textron Systems Names Robert Sullivan Chief Financial Officer, John Condon to Retire

Effective January 4, 2010, Sullivan will take over responsibility for
the accounting, financial planning, analysis and reporting activities of
Textron Systems -- one of Textron's five reporting segments. Sullivan
will report to Textron senior vice president and corporate controller
Dick Yates while working directly with Frank Tempesta, Textron Systems
president and chief executive officer.

Sullivan has held leadership, finance and accounting positions of
increasing responsibility within Textron Systems over the past 25 years,
including finance director for Textron Systems working closely with the
company's operating units. For the past three years, Sullivan has served
as vice president of Finance and Administration for Textron Defense
Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems.

"A long-standing Finance leader in our company, Bob is closely involved
in the development of our operating plans and management of our
financials. Given his extensive experience with our five operating
units, I am confident he will have an immediate and positive impact as
we look to continue our growth," said Tempesta.

Condon will remain involved into early 2010 to help facilitate year-end
close and support a smooth transition.

"John has been a strong leader through Textron Systems' impressive
growth in recent years and has been a valued member of our team for the
past 30 years. We wish him the best in retirement, and thank him for his
dedication and many contributions to Textron Systems' continued
success," added Tempesta.

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.

SOURCE: Textron Inc.

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