Redwire has received another order from the US Army to provide continued sustainment support for its Stalker unmanned aircraft fleet stationed at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, a key training location for military personnel operating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
The follow-on procurement includes maintenance services and spare parts for the Army’s existing Stalker platforms, including hybrid lift batteries. The agreement is intended to ensure the continued availability and operational readiness of the aircraft used in military training programmes.
According to Redwire, the sustained support will enable soldiers to train on the same type of unmanned aircraft systems they may encounter during operational deployments. The company’s training support activities are backed by operational experience accumulated through hundreds of thousands of flight hours across six continents.
Stalker Uncrewed Aircraft System
The Stalker is a compact, fixed-wing uncrewed aerial system developed primarily for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Its modular architecture allows the integration of multiple mission-specific payloads, including electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensors, supporting surveillance and reconnaissance operations during both daytime and nighttime conditions.
According to Redwire, the aircraft can achieve an endurance of more than eight hours when equipped with its fuel-cell power system, while offering a communications range of up to 160 kilometres (99 miles).
The platform features autonomous vertical launch, flight, and landing capabilities, providing operational flexibility across different deployment environments. It can be operated by a two-person team and supports the management of multiple aircraft through a single ground control station. The system also enables operational handovers between operators, improving flexibility during extended missions.
The latest contract follows a $15 million order announced by Redwire in May for additional Stalker systems supporting the same US Army training unit. That procurement represented the third order from the 1st Aviation Brigade within an eight-month period, bringing the combined value of these recent contracts to approximately $24.8 million.
The continued procurement and sustainment of Stalker systems highlight the US Army’s focus on strengthening unmanned aviation training capabilities while ensuring that military personnel gain practical experience with operationally relevant ISR platforms.
