Several Textron companies are well suited to support the U.S. strategy for Homeland Security with products such as the Motor Lifeboat, currently in service with the U.S. Coast Guard.
							Textron has long provided leading-edge products and systems to the U.S. military and allied countries. On land, sea, and in the air, Textron businesses are well equipped to continue that tradition and to support the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security during a time marked by mounting threats of terrorism. Bell Helicopter’s Eagle Eye unmanned tiltrotor air vehicle has been selected for the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater System program, aimed at strengthening the service’s ability to protect our coastlines, and Bell is upgrading 280 helicopters as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ (USMC) H-1 upgrade program. In addition, the U.S. Special Operations Command and the USMC intend to use the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to aid in their fight against terrorism. This unique aircraft can take off and land like a helicopter, but flies with the speed and range of an airplane. Bell has also created an internal organization dedicated to supporting the new Homeland Security cabinet office and related agencies. Textron Systems’ Motor Lifeboat, built for the U.S. Coast Guard, is designed for heavy-weather rescue, and today helps protect U.S. coastlines, harbors and bridges. In addition, Terrain Commander, the world’s most advanced unmanned surveillance system, can help to secure key sites including airfields, chemical and nuclear facilities, and national borders. Textron Systems’ Cadillac Gage family of vehicles includes the Armored Security Vehicle and PeaceKeeper II. These vehicles provide quick response in convoy protection, base security, law enforcement, riot control and SWAT operations.