Blue Ops Introduces B-Series Maritime Portfolio with Production-Ready B-18 and B-39 Uncrewed Surface Vessels
Key Highlights
- ➤B-18 completed sea trials and is available for orders ahead of schedule
- ➤B-39 entered low-rate production and is available for orders now
- ➤B-Series adds USVs supporting reconnaissance, one-way attack, defense and logistics
- ➤Blue Ops expanded U.S. manufacturing capabilities in Valdosta, Georgia
- ➤B-26 advanced into full-rate production since Blue Ops launched in 2025
Expert Statements
Barry Hinckley, President of Blue Ops
“The Navy doesn't need examples of what autonomous vessels might deliver years from now. It needs affordable, reliable systems that perform in real-world conditions and are available today”
Barry Hinckley, President of Blue Ops
“That's exactly what we're building at Blue Ops. From one-way attack and tactical reconnaissance to maritime defense and logistics, our B-Series vessels are designed to meet immediate operational needs. Combined with Red Cat's aerial assets, we're delivering a complete family of systems that gives U.S. and allied forces the capabilities and flexibility to operate across air and sea.”
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced the introduction of its B-Series portfolio of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) through its Blue Ops maritime division.
The portfolio includes the B-26 (formerly Variant 7); the B-18, an 18-foot USV designed for tactical and one-way attack missions; and the B-39, a 39-foot vessel already in low-rate production. Both the B-18 and B-39 are available for orders now, providing the U.S. Navy and allied forces with affordable, reliable maritime platforms to address immediate operational requirements.
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