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Redwire Corporation develops space and defense technology for government, commercial and civil customers, with work spanning aerospace infrastructure, autonomous systems and multi-domain operations. Its updates commonly cover contract awards, backlog and quarterly results, including programs for advanced spacecraft, small uncrewed aircraft systems, optical imaging, navigation sensors, avionics and satellite power systems.
Recurring developments include Stalker UAS orders for U.S. military customers, ELSA solar-array deliveries, Hammerhead spacecraft and ADPMS-3 avionics work for European space programs, and imaging or sun-sensor hardware supporting NASA's Orion and Artemis missions. Redwire also reports geographic expansion and partnerships tied to defense, space communications and national-security applications.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) subsidiary Edge Autonomy and Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) announced a strategic integration to mount Red Cat’s Teal Drones Black Widow sUAS under Edge Autonomy’s Stalker Group 2 fixed-wing VTOL. The combined system is designed to support U.S. Army echelon missions—platoon through brigade—by extending range, providing launch-and-recover capability, and acting as a communications relay for tactical ISR.
The Black Widow is NDAA-compliant and was selected by the U.S. Army for SRR Tranche 2 in November 2024. Edge Autonomy emphasizes MOSA design and deployed global presence for defense customers.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) announced a planned Board refreshment effective October 7, 2025. The Board appointed General (RET) James McConville and Dorothy D. Hayes as independent directors, and reported that Jonathan Baliff and John S. Bolton have stepped down, effective immediately.
General McConville was the 40th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, having led an organization of 1.2 million personnel, an annual budget of $185 billion, and operations in over 140 countries. Hayes is a financial executive and board member with prior roles at Intuit, Agilent, Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, and currently chairs the Audit Committee at BigBear.ai.
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) announced that Jonathan Baliff will retire as Chief Financial Officer effective November 30, 2025. The Board plans to appoint Chris Edmunds, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as successor. Mr. Baliff will remain as a consultant through December 2026 to support transition.
Mr. Edmunds joined Redwire as Corporate Controller in 2020, served as CAO since 2022, and brings nearly two decades of finance and accounting experience, is a CPA, and holds advanced accounting degrees. The release notes Baliff oversaw finance strengthening and led transactions including the acquisition of Edge Autonomy.
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) has secured a contract from Axiom Space to provide roll-out solar array (ROSA) wings for Axiom Station's first module, the Payload Power Thermal Module (AxPPTM). The module is scheduled to launch in late 2027 and will be the first component of Axiom's commercial space station.
The project aims to establish an independent four-module station by 2030, ensuring continued U.S. presence in low-Earth orbit after the International Space Station's retirement. The station will initially operate as a two-module free-flyer by 2028. Redwire's ROSA technology boasts a 100% success rate in on-orbit performance and is currently utilized across various civil and commercial space missions.
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) announced that its subsidiary, Edge Autonomy, has delivered additional Penguin uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to the Ukraine Armed Forces. Edge Autonomy has been directly contracted by Ukraine since February 2022 to provide Penguin UAS for combat-proven reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities.
The company maintains an office in Ukraine, working closely with warfighters to adapt to mission needs. The Penguin UAS platform has gained significant recognition, being specifically included in U.S. Security Assistance Packages for Ukraine in July 2023 and December 2024. The system offers extended endurance, rapid deployment, and operational ease for tactical missions.
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) has secured a contract through its subsidiary Edge Autonomy to supply Stalker Group 2 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to an undisclosed European NATO country. The contract encompasses Stalker aircraft systems, spare parts, and training services.
The Stalker UAS, which has logged hundreds of thousands of flight hours across six continents, specializes in long-range reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. The system enables real-time mission-critical decision making and is currently utilized by the U.S. Department of Defense. This new contract represents growing adoption among allied forces, highlighting the importance of asset interoperability in joint operations.
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) has been selected as the prime contractor for ESA's Skimsat mission, a technology demonstration project for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) operations. The company will collaborate with Thales Alenia Space, which will provide the electric propulsion subsystem.
The mission will utilize Redwire's Phantom spacecraft, an advanced European VLEO platform, aiming to enhance satellite sustainability and performance while reducing costs. The project is funded by ESA's Preparation and Technology Development programs.
Redwire's Belgium facility, with over 50 years of spaceflight heritage, has previously delivered all spacecraft for ESA's Proba missions, which have accumulated more than 50 years of failure-free orbital operations.
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) has announced the opening of its new 15,000 square-foot Firestone Rapid Capabilities Facility (FRCF) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The facility will focus on advancing space-based defense systems and builds upon Redwire's existing partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
The FRCF will support strategic systems assembly, integration, testing, and various spacecraft subsystems. This expansion is backed by a $45 million, five-year cost-plus-fixed-fee contract with AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate for developing prototype software and hardware for mission-critical technologies. The facility will serve various government customers including AFRL, U.S. Space Force, and national laboratories.
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space and defense technology solutions, has announced its participation in the upcoming H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference. Chairman and CEO Peter Cannito will deliver a presentation on September 9, 2025, from 9:00 to 9:30 AM ET. The presentation will be accessible via webcast through a provided link.
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) has secured a significant $25 million IDIQ contract from NASA for a five-year period to provide biotechnology facilities and support services on the International Space Station (ISS). The contract includes an initial $2.5 million task order from NASA's InSPA program for drug development investigations using Redwire's PIL-BOX technology.
As the sole recipient, Redwire will manage and facilitate NASA-funded research investigations aboard the ISS, supporting life and materials sciences research. The company's expertise includes hundreds of successful microgravity experiments, partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies, and the recent formation of SpaceMD for orbital seed crystal growth to advance pharmaceutical development.