Textron Systems Completes U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)-30MM Prototype Evaluation

Textron Systems Completes U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)-30MM Prototype Evaluation

SLIDELL, La., April 1, 2026 - Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it has completed the build and evaluation period of its Cottonmouth^® 30mm prototype for the U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program.

Prototype Vehicle evaluations included land mobility, lethality and ocean swim testing with the successful completion of the first full swim of this variant. Evaluations occurred at the U.S. Army's Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Mich., the Michigan National Guard Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center in Grayling, Mich., and the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp in Pendelton, Calif.

The ARV-30mm variant delivers enhanced direct-fire support and anti-armor capability, expanding the mission offerings of the Cottonmouth ARV family. Equipped with a medium-caliber cannon and advanced targeting and sensor systems, the ARV-30mm provides increased lethality, standoff range and survivability for Marines operating in contested environments. Completion of this development milestone represents a significant advancement in the ARV program and underscores continued progress toward delivering next-generation reconnaissance capability to the Marine Corps.

"Completing the Cottonmouth 30mm build and evaluation period is a significant program milestone and reflects a decisive step toward redefining what reconnaissance platforms can deliver for Marines in the future fight," said Zach Bupp, Vice President of Programs at Textron Systems. "The competitive build and evaluation phases of the ARV program validate the maturity, capability and open systems architecture our systems offer in advance of the next program phase. As the ARV program advances, our open systems architecture enables rapid integration of new technologies and capabilities transforming how the Marines will communicate and fight across rapidly evolving operational environments."

Textron Systems' Cottonmouth ARV is designed to operate as a digitally connected naval sensor node within the force structure to enhance the Marine Corps' ability to gather and share critical information across dispersed forces. With decades of proven experience in ground vehicle design, development and manufacturing, Textron Systems brings a strong heritage of delivering reliable, mission-ready platforms to U.S. and allied forces.

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