Redwire Corporation, a Jacksonville, Florida-based leader in aerospace and defense, announced on July 14, 2025, that its wholly owned subsidiary Edge Autonomy’s Stalker uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has been granted an Authority to Operate (ATO) and added to the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS List. This milestone, highlighted in posts on X, underscores Redwire’s role in advancing secure, scalable drone technology for U.S. defense needs.
Stalker UAS, developed by Edge Autonomy, added to DIU Blue UAS List on July 14, 2025.
Meets rigorous DoD cybersecurity, NDAA-compliance, and operational standards.
Enables universal use across U.S. government agencies for ISR missions.
Features Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) for flexible sensor integration.
Edge Autonomy brings nearly 40 years of autonomous systems expertise.
Supports $7B U.S. drone market, projected to grow 12% CAGR by 2030.
The Stalker UAS, with nearly two decades of global flight operations, is a field-proven Group 2 system designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions across diverse environments. Its Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) allows seamless integration of third-party sensors, enabling rapid adaptation to evolving mission needs. “The Blue List selection is an important recognition that streamlines Redwire’s ability to deliver combat-proven, commercially developed UAS technology at scale,” said Peter Cannito, Chairman and CEO of Redwire. The system’s approval follows rigorous DIU testing for cybersecurity and compliance, ensuring reliability for DoD and allied agencies.
The DIU Blue UAS List inclusion, as noted in X posts, expands Stalker’s accessibility to U.S. government agencies, supporting the White House’s push for domestic UAS commercialization. Edge Autonomy’s expertise, with hundreds of thousands of flight hours across six continents, positions Redwire at the forefront of the $7 billion U.S. drone market, projected to grow at a 12% CAGR through 2030. “This milestone creates opportunities for larger and more complex Group 2 UAS and highlights the trust that the U.S. Government has in our technology,” said Steve Adlich, President of Edge Autonomy. The Stalker’s approval aligns with Redwire’s recent contracts, including a $30 million Army deal for space-based ISR.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) closed at $7.23 on July 11, 2025, with a market cap of approximately $475 million, up from a year-low of $4.21 but below its year-high of $8.67. The Blue UAS List inclusion strengthens Redwire’s position in the defense sector, complementing its portfolio of space and autonomous systems. As global defense spending on UAS rises, Redwire’s focus on secure, scalable solutions enhances its competitive edge against firms like AeroVironment and General Atomics.
The Stalker UAS’s addition to the DIU Blue UAS List marks a pivotal step for Redwire in delivering advanced, secure drone technology to U.S. and allied forces, reinforcing national security and industrial capabilities.
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is an integrated aerospace and defense company focused on advanced technologies. We are building the future of aerospace infrastructure, autonomous systems and multi-domain operations leveraging digital engineering and AI automation. Redwire’s approximately 1,300 employees located throughout the United States and Europe are committed to delivering innovative space and airborne platforms transforming the future of multi-domain operations.
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