Santa Clarita, Calif. - January 18, 2007 - HR Textron, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today, it has been awarded a $3.5M contract from Lockheed Martin for the development and production of aileron actuators for the Navy variant of the F-35 Lightning II, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter. The F-35 will be the Navy's newest high performance aircraft and its first stealth fighter.

The Ailerons provide roll control and additional aircraft lift necessary for carrier landings. These components consist of the hydraulic actuator, electro-hydraulic servo valve, manifold, and controller in an integrated package. First hardware deliveries are scheduled for fourth quarter of 2007.

Roger Pascoe, general manager, HR Textron, said, "We are very pleased to have been selected to povide the technical solution for Lockheed Martin. HR Textron has a long-standing history in developing critical-to-flight actuation control system solutions. We look forward to working with them on this tremendous aircraft in support of its important mission."

About Textron Systems
Textron Systems Corporation ("Textron Systems") provides innovative technology solutions to meet the needs of the defense, homeland security and aerospace communities. The company is known for its precision smart weapons, surveillance systems, complex intelligence and communications systems, aircraft control components, piston engines, specialty marine craft and armored vehicles. Textron Systems is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avco Corporation. Avco Corporation is wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. More information is available at www.textronsystems.com.

About Textron
Textron Inc. is a $10 billion multi-industry company operating in 33 countries with approximately 37,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, 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, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.