Textron Aviation Defense LLC announced a five‑year sustaining engineering and program management (SEPM) contract extension that will keep more than 700 Beechcraft T‑6 Texan II aircraft in U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army service through April 12 2031. The modification raises the cumulative contract ceiling from $240 million to $510 million and adds $150 million in new value for the five‑year period.
The new contract covers the T‑6A, T‑6B and T‑6D variants and includes sustaining and systems engineering, program management, and support for maintenance, repairs, modifications and integrity programs. Work will be performed in Wichita, Kansas, and the agreement extends the company’s long‑standing relationship with the U.S. Government’s T‑6 Joint Program Office.
For Textron Aviation Defense, the extension is a significant win that secures a stable, long‑term revenue stream and underscores the company’s leadership in the premier military flight‑trainer market. The T‑6 Texan II’s installed base is more than four times larger than its closest competitor, and the contract’s expanded value reflects the U.S. Government’s confidence in Textron’s sustainment capabilities.
Textron Inc. reported $14.8 billion in revenue for the twelve months ending April 13 2026 and a backlog of $18.8 billion as of January 3 2026. Government contracts accounted for roughly 27 % of the company’s 2025 consolidated revenues, and the defense segment’s profit rose 14 % to $1.4 billion in 2025. The T‑6 contract therefore represents a meaningful contribution to the company’s overall financial health.
President and CEO Travis Tyler said, “This follow‑on SEPM contract reflects the U.S. Government T‑6 Joint Program Office’s continued confidence in our team and our ability to keep the T‑6 Texan II fleet mission‑ready.” He added that the company is also advancing the T‑6JP integrated training system for Japan’s Air Self‑Defense Force and exploring a new M‑346N program for U.S. Navy jet training.
The contract extension not only guarantees Textron Aviation Defense a five‑year revenue stream but also signals the U.S. Government’s ongoing reliance on the company’s sustainment expertise, positioning Textron to capture future opportunities in military trainer support and related programs.
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