As defense and security challenges across the Middle East continue to evolve, military leaders are seeking advanced uncrewed systems that offer speed, reliability, and full-spectrum situational awareness. Red Cat delivers exactly that. Its tactical platforms are designed, built, and supported in the United States, and available to allied partners seeking trusted solutions that align with U.S. standards and mission requirements.
At EDEX 2025, Red Cat is presenting the most updated models in its Family of Systems, built for operational effectiveness across air and maritime domains. Each platform is engineered for mission-critical performance, scalable deployment, and seamless integration into modern battlefields.
The company’s flagship sUAS is the Black Widow (photo), a compact, rucksack-portable drone that has been selected by the U.S. Army for its Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program. Built for speed, precision, and autonomous ISR, Black Widow offers high-performance capabilities for frontline units operating in complex and contested environments. The system is now approved for procurement through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) catalogue, streamlining access for international partners and enabling faster acquisition.
Black Widow includes advanced autonomy features such as Palantir’s Visual Navigation (VNav) software, which allows for accurate flight and targeting in GPS-denied or communications-restricted environments. The drone is equipped with Doodle Labs frequency-hopping radios that can evade jamming attempts and are usable in multi-domain environments for surveillance and swarming operations.
In the maritime domain, Red Cat has launched BlueOps, a dedicated division focused on uncrewed surface vessels. These systems are designed for coastal surveillance, port protection, and autonomous patrol missions. They are modular, mission-configurable, and capable of operating in demanding maritime conditions with minimal logistical burden. For regional partners securing critical waterways, BlueOps represents a flexible and forward-looking addition to naval operations.
Red Cat’s platforms operate through a unified mission command interface, enabling operators to control multiple systems across domains with a single control architecture. This integration supports coordinated operations, real-time data sharing, and advanced AI features such as object detection, target tracking, and threat assessment. Partner technologies from companies like Palantir, Athena AI, and Primordial Labs further enhance these systems with sensor fusion and automated decision support.
All Red Cat systems are fully NDAA compliant and approved under the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS program. These designations ensure the highest standards for cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and mission assurance. Red Cat actively supports U.S. policy priorities around domestic manufacturing and allied technology alignment and is expanding its global production capabilities to meet growing demand.
For Middle East defense leaders seeking a secure, export-ready alternative to foreign-made drones, Red Cat offers a reliable, U.S.-aligned solution that is operational today. With proven systems, trusted partnerships, and a clear commitment to allied readiness, Red Cat is helping to shape the future of tactical autonomy.
Visit Red Cat at EDEX 2025 to learn more about how these systems are supporting allied forces with advanced ISR capabilities across every domain.
