# Red Cat Expands Military Drone Portfolio

Red Cat is highlighting new aerial and maritime unmanned systems, upgraded drone capabilities, and plans to scale production for the U.S. military. The announcement signals activity in the defense unmanned-systems market, but identifies no solicitation, contract award, value, or procurement timeline, so it does not establish a current opportunity to bid on.

- Defense procurement teams and contractors can use the announcement as an indicator of Red Cat’s product and production direction in military aerial and maritime systems.
- Companies evaluating this market should distinguish this portfolio announcement from a formal procurement: no specific requirement, acquisition schedule, or contracting pathway is provided.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. military

### Vendors
- Red Cat ()

### Sources
- [Red Cat Expands Its Drone Portfolio With New Aerial and Maritime Systems](https://www.defensenews.com/video/2026/10/13/red-cat-expands-its-drone-portfolio-with-new-aerial-and-maritime-systems) - Defense News