Textron Aviation Defense

Defense and Space ManufacturingKansas, United States201-500 Employees

Textron Aviation Defense, a mid-sized defense and space manufacturing company, is based in Wichita, Kansas. It provides airborne solutions for military missions, including trainer aircraft and purpose-built light attack platforms, supported by a global logistics network to sustain operations. Its Beechcraft T-6 Texan II fleet serves as a widely used military flight trainer, with about 1,000 aircraft in service and more than 3.2 million flight hours across nearly a dozen countries since 1994, while the AT-6 Wolverine extends this capability to light attack and counter-insurgency missions. 

The company serves military customers seeking reliable airborne capability for training and mission-ready platforms, emphasizing lower life-cycle costs relative to traditional combat aircraft. It operates within the defense and space manufacturing industry with an established global service network and a heritage of integrated aircraft solutions. In 2025, Textron Aviation Defense conducted a U.S.-based tour to showcase the Beechcraft M-346N trainer, reflecting ongoing demonstrations of its trainer offerings.

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