Redwire Corporation (RDW) has announced a major milestone for its defense technology portfolio with the inclusion of its Stalker uncrewed aerial system on the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS Cleared List. Developed by Redwire’s wholly owned subsidiary, Edge Autonomy, the Stalker UAS has received an authority to operate from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), signaling full vetting for cybersecurity, NDAA compliance, and operational performance.

This development grants Redwire a streamlined path for deploying its UAS technology across multiple U.S. government agencies, strengthening the company’s role in national security and autonomous aerial intelligence gathering. The Blue List is regarded as the benchmark for trust and reliability in drone systems procured by the federal government.

The Stalker platform, classified as a Group 2 UAS, has logged hundreds of thousands of flight hours across six continents and is known for its modular design that allows rapid integration of third-party sensors and evolving technologies. It is built with a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), a key trait the Pentagon favors for adaptability in emerging missions.

Edge Autonomy’s participation in the DIU’s recent “fly-off” event validated the Stalker’s capabilities against industry peers. With the Blue List approval, Redwire can now deliver Stalker systems at scale, supporting a wide array of mission-critical applications for the Department of Defense and allied agencies.

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