Red Cat’s FANG™ FPV Drone for Defense and Security Operations Receives Blue UAS Cleared List Certification
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) announced on October 30, 2025 that its FANG™ FPV drone system was added to the Department of War Blue UAS Cleared List. The certification confirms FANG meets DoW standards for cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and operational trustworthiness, and affirms full NDAA Section 848 compliance. With full listing, the system is eligible for streamlined acquisition by the Department of War and other federal agencies without additional waivers or cybersecurity approvals. The FANG F7 is available for direct purchase or via approved government procurement channels.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) ha annunciato il 30 ottobre 2025 che il suo sistema di droni FPV FANG™ è stato aggiunto alla Lista Blue UAS del Dipartimento della Guerra. La certificazione conferma che FANG rispetta gli standard del DoW per cybersecurity, integrità della catena di fornitura e affidabilità operativa, e attesta la piena conformità alla Sezione 848 del NDAA. Con l’inclusione completa, il sistema è idoneo per un acquisto semplificato da parte del Dipartimento della Guerra e di altre agenzie federali senza ulteriori waivers o approvazioni di cybersecurity. Il FANG F7 è disponibile per l'acquisto diretto o tramite canali di appalto governativi approvati.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) anunció el 30 de octubre de 2025 que su sistema de drones FPV FANG™ se añadió a la Lista de UAS Blue aprobadas por el Departamento de Guerra. La certificación confirma que FANG cumple con los estándares del DoW para ciberseguridad, integridad de la cadena de suministro y confiabilidad operativa, y afirma la plena conformidad con la Sección 848 del NDAA. Con la inclusión total, el sistema es elegible para adquisición simplificada por el Departamento de Guerra y otras agencias federales sin exenciones adicionales ni aprobaciones de ciberseguridad. El FANG F7 está disponible para compra directa o a través de canales de contratación gubernamentales aprobados.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT)은 2025년 10월 30일에 FANG™ FPV 드론 시스템이 전쟁부 Blue UAS 승인을 받은 목록에 추가되었다고 발표했습니다. 이 인증은 FANG이 DoW의 사이버 보안, 공급망 무결성 및 운영 신뢰성 표준을 충족함을 확인하고 NDAA 848조의 완전한 준수를 확인합니다. 전체 등재로 이 시스템은 전쟁부 및 기타 연방 기관의 절차 간소화 조달 대상이 되며 추가 면제나 사이버보안 승인 없이도 가능해집니다. FANG F7은 직접 구매 또는 승인된 정부 조달 채널을 통해 이용 가능합니다.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) a annoncé le 30 octobre 2025 que son système de drone FPV FANG™ a été ajouté à la liste Bleue UAS du Department of War. La certification confirme que FANG respecte les normes du DoW en matière de cybersécurité, intégrité de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et fiabilité opérationnelle, et confirme la conformité complète à la section 848 du NDAA. Avec cette inscription complète, le système est éligible à une acquisition rationalisée par le Department of War et d'autres agences fédérales sans dérogations supplémentaires ni approbations de cybersécurité. Le FANG F7 est disponible à l'achat direct ou via des canaux d'approvisionnement gouvernementaux approuvés.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) kündigte am 30. Oktober 2025 an, dass sein FANG™ FPV-Drohnen-System zur Blue UAS Freigabe-Liste des Department of War hinzugefügt wurde. Die Zertifizierung bestätigt, dass FANG den DoW-Standards für Cybersicherheit, Integrität der Lieferkette und Betriebssicherheit entspricht, und bekräftigt die vollständige NDAA Abschnitt 848-Einhaltung. Mit vollständiger Listung ist das System berechtigt, durch das Department of War und andere Bundesbehörden ohne zusätzliche Ausnahmen oder Cybersicherheitsfreigaben beschafft zu werden. Der FANG F7 ist für den Direktkauf oder über genehmigte Regierungsbeschaffungswege erhältlich.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) أعلنت في 30 أكتوبر 2025 أن نظام الطائرات بدون طيار FPV FANG™ أُضيف إلى قائمة Blue UAS المعتمدة لوزارة الحرب. تؤكد الشهادة أن FANG يلتزم بمعايير DoW لـ الأمن السيبراني، سلامة سلسلة التوريد، والاعتمادية التشغيلية، وتؤكد الامتثال الكامل لـ القسم 848 من NDAA. مع الإدراج الكامل، يصبح النظام مؤهلاً للشراء المبسّط من قبل وزارة الحرب ووكالات اتحادية أخرى دون الحاجة إلى استثناءات إضافية أو موافقات الأمن السيبراني. يتوفر FANG F7 للشراء المباشر أو عبر قنوات المشتريات الحكومية المعتمدة.
- Blue UAS clearance granted on October 30, 2025
- NDAA Section 848 compliance confirmed
- Eligible for streamlined DoW and federal procurement without waivers
- FANG F7 available for direct purchase and government channels
- One of the first FPV components accepted into Blue UAS via UMAC
- None.
Insights
Blue UAS listing makes the FANG system immediately eligible for streamlined U.S. government procurement and confirms NDAA compliance.
The Blue UAS Cleared List entry for FANG validates the system against the Department of War's cybersecurity, supply‑chain, and operational trustworthiness criteria, removing the need for additional approvals or sourcing waivers and simplifying acquisition pathways for federal buyers.
This designation hinges on the certified components and their integration; the company notes four UMAC components and a lab pathway that led to full-system acceptance. The commercial and modular kit availability suggests both turnkey and integrator use-cases, which can expand addressable procurement channels quickly.
Watch for concrete procurement signals over the next 6–18 months: published contract awards, inclusion on specific agency purchasing schedules, and release of additional FANG models maintaining the same certification. The certification date was
Certification Streamlines Procurement for U.S. Government Buyers and Confirms FANG as a Fully Vetted, NDAA-Compliant FPV System
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 30, 2025 (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 that its FANG™ FPV drone system has been officially added to the Department of War’s Blue UAS Cleared List.
This designation affirms that the complete FANG system, previously pending inclusion, meets the Pentagon’s highest standards for cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and operational trustworthiness. With full certification, the system is now eligible for streamlined acquisition by the Department of War and other federal agencies, with no need for additional cybersecurity approvals or sourcing waivers.
“Blue UAS certification of our full system marks the next phase for FANG,” said Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat. “This not only validates our hardware and engineering, but it also makes it easier for defense and security customers to move fast and confidently with a fully approved, low-cost, American-made FPV drone. We’re proud to deliver a platform that meets the highest standards and is ready to scale where and when it’s needed.”
A New Era for FPV Drones
Blue UAS certification confirms that FANG meets the Department of War’s highest standards for cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and operational trustworthiness. It ensures full NDAA Section 848 compliance and allows the DoW and other agencies to acquire the system without waivers or additional approvals.
Working through a U.S. military lab, Red Cat secured one of the first FPV components accepted into the Blue UAS Framework through partner UMAC. With four UMAC components integrated, the full FANG system is now certified and listed, giving users a compliant, government-cleared platform available as a complete system or modular DIY kit.
Availability
The FANG F7 is available for direct purchase or through approved government procurement channels. Additional models in the FANG line are under development and will build on this foundation with extended capabilities while maintaining full compliance with DoW procurement requirements. Learn more at: https://redcat.red/fang
About Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace, Red Cat develops American-made hardware and software that support military, government, and public safety operations across air, land, and sea. Its Family of Systems, led by Black Widow™, delivers unmatched tactical capabilities in small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). Expanding into the maritime domain through Blue Ops, Inc., Red Cat is also innovating in uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), delivering integrated platforms designed to enhance safety and multi-domain mission effectiveness. Learn more at www.redcat.red.
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FAQ
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