The Blue List, maintained by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), serves to streamline the adoption of trusted drone technologies across U.S. federal agencies. Redwire’s inclusion signals growing confidence in its capability to deliver advanced defence technologies at scale.
“The Blue List selection is an important recognition that streamlines Redwire’s ability to deliver combat-proven, commercially developed UAS technology at scale to meet the Department of Defense’s evolving mission needs,” said Peter Cannito, Chairman and CEO of Redwire. He added, “As the White House looks to advance the domestic commercialization of UAS technologies at scale and ramp up domestic production, Redwire is positioned at the forefront of strengthening our nation’s drone industrial base and delivering unmatched capabilities to the U.S. warfighter.”
Edge Autonomy, Redwire’s subsidiary, has nearly 40 years of experience in autonomous systems, optics, and energy solutions, supplying the DoD, U.S. civilian agencies, and allied governments. The company’s modular technology is tailored to address real-world defence needs.
“We recently had the honour of participating in the DIU Blue fly-off to add our advanced Group 2 Stalker UAS to the Blue UAS Cleared List,” said Steve Adlich, President of Edge Autonomy. “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.”
Designed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), the Stalker UAS is built to integrate third-party sensors and emerging technologies, allowing for rapid adaptation to evolving mission requirements. With hundreds of thousands of flight hours across six continents, the aircraft is a proven platform for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.
The system’s inclusion in the DIU Blue List will now allow broader access across U.S. government bodies, enabling deployment of a secure, battle-tested drone capable of supporting complex defence missions in any environment.
