Redwire wins U.S. Army follow-on Stalker order

Redwire Corporation has secured a Q3 FY2026 follow-on order from the 1st Aviation Brigade, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, to support advanced soldier training on its mission-ready Stalker Uncrewed Aircraft System. The follow-on award focuses on sustainment and support for AVCOE’s fleet of combat proven Stalker UAS used in operator training.

The order covers sustainment parts, including U.S.-assembled hybrid lift batteries for Stalker drones. These components are intended to keep the Stalker platforms mission-ready for advanced training activities carried out by Army personnel.

Under the Q3 FY2026 order, Redwire will provide maintenance parts for the 2nd Battalion of the 13th Aviation Regiment in Fort Huachuca. The equipment supplied supports UAS operator training missions on Stalker systems, which are used as multipurpose aircraft in Army training programs.

By supplying sustainment parts and hybrid lift batteries, the order is designed to maintain the readiness of the Stalker fleet used at Fort Huachuca. This enables continuous training operations, ensuring operators work with mission-ready systems that reflect operational conditions.

The Stalker UAS is described as a combat proven system deployed on six continents. It has accumulated several hundred thousand flight hours with the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps, underscoring its extensive use in military operations and training.

Redwire emphasizes that continued support for the Army ensures soldiers train on a proven airframe they can rely on in real-world missions across diverse operational environments. This track record underpins the system’s role in both training and operational use.

Redwire is a space and defense technology company with around 1,400 employees located in North America and Europe. The company develops and manufactures uncrewed aircraft systems, optical systems, and power solutions for government and civil applications.

The Stalker sustainment order aligns with Redwire’s broader focus on defense technology solutions. By providing ongoing support to AVCOE and Army aviation units, the company continues to integrate its UAS, optics, and energy capabilities into U.S. military training and operational infrastructure.