ExpansionMay 28, 2026, 11:02 AM
Red Cat's Blue Ops Begins Full-Rate Production of Variant 7 USV
AI Summary
Red Cat Holdings' maritime division, Blue Ops, has commenced full-rate production of its Variant 7 (V7) uncrewed surface vessel (USV). The V7 is designed, built, and assembled in the U.S. with NDAA-compliant components, targeting U.S. and allied defense missions. This strategic expansion into the maritime domain leverages U.S. boatbuilding expertise and advanced domestic autonomy systems, aligning with federal initiatives to revitalize the U.S. maritime industrial base and rapidly deploy autonomous systems.
Key Highlights
- Red Cat's Blue Ops division initiated full-rate production of the Variant 7 (V7) uncrewed surface vessel (USV).
- The V7 USV is designed, built, and assembled in the United States, utilizing U.S.-made and NDAA-compliant components.
- Production facilities for the V7 are located in Maine and Valdosta, Georgia, with research and development in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- The V7 platform is engineered for missions such as intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, force protection, and harbor security.
- It is built on Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) principles, allowing for configurable payloads and integration with U.S. technology partners.
- Red Cat's acquisition of Apium Swarm Robotics enhances the V7's multi-agent autonomy architecture.
- This move expands Red Cat's Family of Systems into the maritime domain, aligning with federal priorities for autonomous systems.
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