Feb 9, 2026 12:27 PM
Updated Feb 9, 2026 12:29 PM
US firm Red Cat Holdings is stepping up its maritime autonomy push with the V7, an expeditionary unmanned surface vessel built for long-range kinetic engagements.
US firm Red Cat Holdings is stepping up its maritime autonomy push with the V7, an expeditionary unmanned surface vessel (USV) built for long-range kinetic engagements.
Developed by Blue Ops, Red Cat’s maritime division, the 7.8‑meter (26‑foot) platform is designed to support deep‑strike missions, anti‑ship warfare, and coastal interdiction in contested zones.
With extended endurance, the V7 can reportedly travel farther, follow less predictable paths, and maneuver in ways that complicate enemy detection and tracking.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Red Cat Reveals Next-Gen Multi-Role USV With Stand-Off Strikes
USV•autonomous systems•United States•US military•Autonomous Surface Vessel•unmanned surface vessel•autonomous drone
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