Blue Ops Timeline

Events

• 2026-10-22 - Product Launch - Blue Ops introduces B-Series vessels with B18 and B39 available to order - B18 has completed sea trials, while B39 has entered low-rate production. B-26 is the new name for the former Variant 7 platform. The range is intended to support different mission and payload requirements within a common maritime portfolio. - source: ir.redcatholdings.com
• 2026-10-01 - Partnership - Blue Ops partners with FAU for Harbor Branch maritime systems hub - Harbor Branch’s Fort Pierce site provides a deep-water port and marine research facilities. Planned work includes joint research, testing, maintenance, operator training and support. The collaboration also creates opportunities for student internships and… - source: fau.edu
• 2026-08-17 - Partnership - Blue Ops and Havoc partner on collaborative autonomy for uncrewed vessels - The planned integration covers the Variant 7 and future Blue Ops platforms, supporting coordinated multi-vessel operations for U.S. and allied defense customers. The companies plan operational fleets at Havoc's Rhode Island headquarters and Blue Ops' Florida… - source: ir.redcatholdings.com
• 2026-08-03 - Capability - Blue Ops integrates Volvo Penta propulsion as Variant 7 enters full-rate production - The propulsion configuration is connected to Variant 7’s autonomous navigation, remote-operation, mission-planning and payload-management architecture. Blue Ops positions the 24-foot craft for high-speed littoral operations, with diesel propulsion adding a… - source: ir.redcatholdings.com
• 2026-05-28 - Production Milestone - Blue Ops begins ramping Variant 7 into full-rate production - Variant 7 combines a domestic autonomy, command-and-control, communications and mission-systems stack. The production design prioritises U.S.-made and NDAA-compliant navigation, control, marine-hardware and perception components. Blue Ops uses a modular open… - source: ir.redcatholdings.com
• 2025-11-13 - Facility Opening - Blue Ops opens Valdosta USV factory with capacity above 500 vessels per year - The leased plant is dedicated to watercraft production and related manufacturing operations. The facility provides the scaled-production layer alongside prototype and development work in Maine. Red Cat disclosed the operational facility and capacity in its… - source: ir.redcatholdings.com
• 2025-08-26 - Company Formation - Blue Ops launches as Red Cat's maritime autonomy division - The new subsidiary was established alongside Red Cat's Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace businesses as its maritime systems arm. Blue Ops was formed to design, build and deploy a family of modular USVs for military and security operations. Barry Hinckley… - source: ir.redcatholdings.com