DealsApr 30, 2026, 06:29 AM
RCAT Secures 173 Black Widow sUAS Systems Contract for Japanese Army
AI Summary
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. disclosed new details on a previously announced Asia-Pacific contract award for 173 Black Widow sUAS systems. The award, secured through a competitive acquisition led by Japan’s Ministry of Defense (ATLA), is for the Japanese Army (JGSDF). This marks the second Asia-Pacific Ally to order Black Widow systems for military use, following Australia. Red Cat is fulfilling the order in coordination with Japanese partners HAMA K.K. and ITOCHU Aviation Co., Ltd., and U.S. partner ITOCHU Aviation, Inc. The company also expects to deepen local industrial involvement through licensed manufacturing and expanded in-country maintenance capabilities.
Key Highlights
- RCAT secured a contract for 173 Black Widow sUAS systems for the Japanese Army (JGSDF).
- The award was from Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA).
- This is the second Asia-Pacific Ally to order Black Widow systems, following Australia.
- Each system includes two Black Widow aircraft and one WEB ground control station.
- Red Cat is partnering with HAMA K.K., ITOCHU Aviation Co., Ltd., and ITOCHU Aviation, Inc.
- A concurrent contract will cover spare parts and training.
- Red Cat expects to deepen local industrial involvement through licensed manufacturing.