Production of the Mobile Strike Force Vehicle (MSFV) is officially underway at Textron Systems’ Slidell, La. manufacturing facility, marking an important milestone in the company’s ongoing support to U.S. partners and allied ground forces. Sixty-five MSFVs will be delivered to Ukraine in support of its defensive ground forces, providing advanced protection and agility on the battlefield. The reinvigoration of an active manufacturing line reflects months of preparation, coordination and facility readiness to meet production requirements. In Slidell, manufacturing teams have begun full vehicle builds, supported by a mature industrial base and a workflow designed for steady, high‑tempo output. The facility is equipped for comprehensive production—from fabrication and welding through system integration and testing—enabling high-volume production while maintain vehicle quality.
The MSFV is part of the long‑standing COMMANDO® Select vehicle, a legacy platform known for its mobility, survivability and reliability in challenging environments. For more than six decades, Textron Systems has manufactured and delivered advanced armored vehicles in support of missions across the globe. The MSFV production continues this tradition of providing warfighters with trusted, combat‑proven designs. Textron Systems’ COMMANDO™ Select vehicle is trusted for its performance in the toughest environments, giving operators the ability to go almost anywhere to perform their mission. Textron Systems has built and delivered over 10,000 ground vehicles over the last several decades for a variety of customers. Combat-proven in the toughest combat environments, the COMMANDO Select is designed to be easy to operate and maintain with readily available parts, training and service support.
The start of MSFV builds in Slidell reinforces Textron Systems’ commitment to delivering capability quickly. This responsiveness is critical at a time with continually evolving mission sets, when global defense partners require dependable equipment and rapid delivery schedules. The MSFV program benefits from the expertise of a workforce deeply familiar with vehicle manufacturing. Many members of the manufacturing team have contributed to previous generations of COMMANDO vehicles, bringing with them decades of critical hands‑on experience and knowledge. With work now in full motion, the Slidell team continues to uphold Textron Systems’ long‑standing commitment to supporting the warfighter. The combination of dedicated personnel, an active production line and a proven legacy as an industry-leading vehicle manufacturer positions the company to deliver meaningful capability where it is needed most.
Textron Systems is a world leader in uncrewed air, surface and land products, services and support founded on the combined expertise in family of brands that includes Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming, and ATAC. The company harness the unlimited power of teamwork to solve incredible problems across seven specialized domains: air, land, sea, propulsion, weapon systems, electronic systems and test, training & simulation. From product development and manufacturing to training, operations and support, the company integrate and offer ingenious and advanced solutions to support defense, aerospace, and other customer missions. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, 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, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems.
