Red Cat Holdings, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Teal Drones' Black Widow System has been approved for inclusion in the NATO Support and Procurement Agency catalog, enabling NATO member nations and eligible partners to procure the system through streamlined acquisition channels. This designation validates the system's mission readiness and trusted U.S.-manufactured design while facilitating easier access for allied forces seeking advanced drone capabilities.
The Black Widow system is specifically designed for tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, perimeter security, and overwatch operations. Weighing under 3 pounds, the rugged drone features a Teledyne FLIR Hadron 640R electro-optical/infrared camera and provides more than 45 minutes of flight endurance. The system integrates secure long-range communications with electronic warfare resistance capabilities, making it suitable for demanding defense and security applications.
The three-year NSPA contract includes options for two additional years, providing NATO members with sustained access to the technology. This approval represents a significant milestone for Red Cat Holdings, a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security. The company's Family of Systems, led by Black Widow, delivers tactical capabilities in small unmanned aircraft systems.
The inclusion of American-made defense technology in NATO procurement channels strengthens interoperability among allied forces and supports the modernization of military capabilities across member nations. For additional information about Red Cat Holdings and its defense solutions, visit https://redcat.red/.
