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Red Cat Holdings Launches B-Series USV Portfolio Through Blue Ops

Red Cat’s Blue Ops division unveiled the B‑Series family of unmanned surface vessels, featuring the 26‑foot flagship B‑26, the 18‑foot B‑18 and the 39‑foot B‑39. The B‑18 has finished sea trials and the B‑39 is in low‑rate production, with both now open for orders to meet US Navy and allied requirements.

Blue Ops · Variant 7
Pictured: Blue Ops · Variant 7

Key points

  1. B‑18 (18 ft) completed sea trials and is available for orders ahead of schedule.

  2. B‑39 (39 ft) entered low‑rate production and can be ordered now.

  3. B‑Series uses a Modular Open Systems Approach for rapid integration.

  4. Designed for launch from Littoral Combat Ships and shipboard recovery.

Why it matters

Adds affordable, modular USVs for near‑term naval and allied maritime missions.

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Also mentioned

  • Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
  • US Navy

Original coverage

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