Redwire Secures $20M Contract to Supply Stalker UAS to US Navy and Marine Corps
- Redwire Corporation announced on April 14, 2026, that it has secured purchase orders exceeding $20 million during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 to provide unmanned aircraft...
- The procurement includes the first acquisition of the Advanced Navigation version of the Stalker Block 30 drone by the U.S.
- The Advanced Navigation variant is designed to maintain navigation and targeting functions in conditions where GPS is jammed or denied.
Redwire Corporation announced on April 14, 2026, that it has secured purchase orders exceeding $20 million during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 to provide unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The awards support the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263) under its Family of Small UAS (FoSUAS) team.
The procurement includes the first acquisition of the Advanced Navigation version of the Stalker Block 30 drone by the U.S. Marine Corps. This acquisition is intended to upgrade small tactical drone capabilities and initiate a transition of the Marine Corps’ existing Stalker Block 30 fleet to the Advanced Navigation configuration.
Advanced Navigation Capabilities
The Advanced Navigation variant is designed to maintain navigation and targeting functions in conditions where GPS is jammed or denied. This capability allows the aircraft to operate effectively within contested electromagnetic environments.
According to Redwire, the enhancement addresses a growing reliance on resilient guidance systems in modern combat scenarios. In environments where electronic warfare and signal disruption are prevalent, the Advanced Navigation system allows for sustained target tracking, reconnaissance and operational flexibility.
Steve Adlich, President of Redwire Defense Tech
Advanced Navigation is critical for long-range reconnaissance missions where drones must operate in contested, GPS-denied environments over vast distances
The new systems will join a fleet of more than 250 Stalker aircraft already fielded by the Marine Corps. Redwire stated that the Stalker UAS has a 20-year legacy of adaptability and combat-proven reliability.
System Components and Procurement
While the specific number of systems ordered was not disclosed, Redwire detailed that each Advanced Navigation package consists of several key components:
- Air vehicles
- Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) camera payloads
- Ground control stations capable of short-, medium-, and long-range operations
- All associated support kits
The procurement was executed through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Tailored Logistics Support contract, which operates as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) multi-award framework. Atlantic Diving Supply acted as the prime contractor for the deal.
The transition to the Advanced Navigation configuration is intended to ensure the U.S. Marine Corps maintains access to technology required to support missions on a quickly evolving modern battlefield.