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BEYOND BORDERS:

TEXTRON SYSTEMS’ SSC REDEFINING

NAVAL LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS

ith over 50 years JMSDF can easily incorporate SSC Navy fleet. Currently contracted
of experience in into its existing operations. Our to deliver 9 craft to the U.S. Navy,
W developing specialty track record of successful integra- Textron Systems continues to
military-grade air cushion vehicles, tion with the JMSDF is a testament innovate and streamline processes
Textron Systems is an industry to Textron Systems’ expertise and to ensure continued production line
leader in designing and producing reliability in this field. efficiency. We provide a well-bal-
innovative military technology that anced team ranging from engineers
provides crucial capabilities for suc- Further advantages of partner- to welders and pilots, ensuring all
cess in today’s geopolitical climate. ing with Textron Systems are the aspects of craft design, production,
Textron Systems’ Ship-to-Shore company’s fully operational SSC and delivery are handled at the
Connector (SSC) is the culmination production line and highly qualified highest level of efficiency and detail.
of technological advancements and experienced Field Support In addition, this offers continued
designed to provide complex Representative (FSR) staff. Our advantages in joint operations to
logistics capabilities in austere and production line is capable of rapidly leverage the interoperability of the
contested environments world- producing SSC craft, ensuring that U.S. Navy and JMSDF fleets.
wide. Our expertise in advanced the JMSDF receives these state-
air cushion vehicle design and of-the-art craft in a timely manner. In conclusion, Textron Systems’
production is unmatched, making Additionally, our FSR staff is well- SSC is a game-changing platform
our SSC the strongest choice to trained and equipped to provide that will provide the required logis-
guarantee mission success in support for all operator and main- tics capabilities for the Japanese
the most demanding operational tainer training needs. The FSR staff Maritime Self Defense Force in
environments. is rapidly deployable at any time the Indo-Pacific region. With our
to support any need to ensure the advanced hovercraft technology,
JMSDF fleet maintains high mission seamless integration capabilities,
With our longstanding relationship readiness. This results in reduced and strong support staff, we are the
with the Japanese Self Defense repair costs and wait times for the ideal choice to provide state-of-the-
Force (JMSDF), one of the key JMSDF, making Textron Systems’ art equipment to Japan and other
benefits of the SSC is its seamless SSC the economical and practical partner nations. The safety and
integration with the JMSDF’s exist- choice in hovercraft. security of the Indo Pacific region
ing fleet, including Textron Systems’ depends on the reliability of its
legacy predecessor to SSC, the Furthermore, Textron Systems is naval assets, and Textron Systems
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC). the only production line delivering is proud to be a trusted partner in
This integration ensures that the SSCs for the highly advanced U.S. this critical field..

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