DealsMay 21, 2026, 06:30 AM
Red Cat to Deliver Black Widow Drones to Japan Ministry of Defense
AI Summary
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. announced a new contract to deliver its Black Widow drone systems to Japan's Ministry of Defense for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). The systems, including aircraft and ground control stations, are expected to be delivered under Japan Fiscal Year 2026. Red Cat will collaborate with Japanese partner HAMA K.K. and plans to expand local industrial involvement through licensed manufacturing and in-country maintenance.
Key Highlights
- Red Cat secured a contract to deliver Black Widow drone systems to Japan's Ministry of Defense.
- The end-user for the drone systems will be the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).
- Systems are expected to be delivered under Japan Fiscal Year 2026 (JFY26).
- Red Cat will fulfill the order in close coordination with Japanese partner HAMA K.K.
- Each system includes Black Widow aircraft, WEB ground control station, and other mission-critical components.
- Red Cat expects to deepen local industrial involvement through licensed manufacturing and expanded maintenance.
- The Black Widow sUAS is U.S.-built and compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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