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Red Cat introduces Blue Ops B-Series uncrewed surface vessels

Red Cat introduced a B-Series portfolio of U.S.-designed and built uncrewed surface vessels through its Blue Ops maritime division. The 18-foot B-18 has completed sea trials and is available for orders ahead of its original schedule, while the 39-foot B-39 is in low-rate production and available for orders; the B-26 has advanced to full-rate production. The announcement discloses no orders, revenue, margins, financial guidance, or quantified financial impact.

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Key takeaways

  • The B-Series portfolio includes the B-26, formerly designated Variant 7, the B-18 and the B-39.

  • The B-18 is an 18-foot USV designed for tactical reconnaissance, shipboard launch and recovery, and one-way attack missions.

  • The B-18 has completed sea trials and became available for orders ahead of its original schedule.

  • The B-39 is a 39-foot USV for maritime surveillance, defense and logistics missions and is currently in low-rate production.

  • The B-26 has advanced into full-rate production.

  • Blue Ops was launched in 2025 and has expanded U.S. manufacturing capabilities in Valdosta, Georgia.

Key metrics

B-18 vessel length
18 feet
B-18 readiness and availability
Sea trials completed; available for orders ahead of the original schedule
B-39 vessel length
39 feet
B-39 production and order availability
Low-rate production; available for orders
B-26 production status
Full-rate production

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