- The Stalker uncrewed aerial system (UAS) by Edge Autonomy, a Redwire Corporation (RDW, Financial) subsidiary, is added to the Department of Defense's Blue UAS List.
- This inclusion signifies significant government trust and opens avenues for broader deployment of Redwire's drone technology.
- Redwire's focus aligns with White House efforts to enhance the domestic UAS industry and strengthen national security.
Redwire Corporation (RDW), a leader in aerospace and defense technology, announced that its subsidiary Edge Autonomy's Stalker uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has been added to the Department of Defense's (DoD) Blue UAS List. This recognition follows the granting of an Authority to Operate (ATO) by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), signifying the system's compliance with rigorous cybersecurity and operational standards.
The DIU Blue List, which includes technology cleared for universal use across U.S. government agencies, ensures that selected drones meet stringent requirements necessary for maintaining national security. This addition marks a significant achievement for Redwire, streamlining the delivery of its combat-proven, commercially developed UAS technology to meet DoD's evolving mission needs. The company aims to bolster the domestic drone industrial base in alignment with the White House's initiatives.
The Stalker UAS is a field-proven system designed with a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), allowing seamless integration of third-party sensors and advanced technologies. With a record of hundreds of thousands of flight hours across six continents, it provides secure and reliable intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities for diverse mission environments.
Edge Autonomy also highlights its nearly two decades of experience in delivering innovative autonomous systems and solutions to the DoD and allied governments. The inclusion of the Stalker UAS in the DIU Blue List not only cements its status as a trusted choice for government agencies but also positions Redwire at the forefront of advancing drone technology to meet emerging global mission needs.
