Red Cat’s Teal Drones Advances to Gauntlet II of Drone Dominance Program
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Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) announced that its subsidiary Teal Drones has advanced to Gauntlet II of the U.S. Drone Dominance Program. Teal is one of 19 companies invited to participate at Fort Carson, Colorado, in August 2026, following a Phase 2 Qualifier involving 49 companies and about 79 drones across long-range and close-quarters missions.
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In the Jul 2 session, RCAT declined 1.04%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +6.7% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 35 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15 | Product launch | Positive | +7.1% | Launch of Hellcat small UAS built on Black Widow platform. |
| May 28 | Production ramp | Positive | +32.6% | Blue Ops Variant 7 uncrewed surface vessel moving to full-rate production. |
| May 21 | Defense contract | Positive | +1.0% | Black Widow drone contract under Japan Ministry of Defense program. |
| May 20 | Acquisition close | Positive | +3.9% | Closing of Quaze Technologies acquisition for wireless power transfer tech. |
| May 14 | Partnership | Positive | +3.6% | Kymeta joins Red Cat Futures Initiative for resilient maritime connectivity. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent product and contract-related announcements have generally coincided with positive next-day price reactions for RCAT.
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 02, 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 that Teal Drones Inc. has advanced to Gauntlet II of the Drone Dominance Program. According to the program’s Phase 2 participant list, Teal is among 19 companies invited to participate in Gauntlet II at Fort Carson, Colorado, in August 2026, following the Phase 2 Qualifier.
The Phase 2 Qualifier was held at Camp Grayling, Michigan, where 49 companies were invited to compete and approximately 79 unique drones were tested across Long Range Strike and Tactical Assault in Close Quarters mission areas. Teal’s advancement reflects Red Cat’s continued focus on delivering trusted, mission-ready drone and robotic solutions that support the warfighter with critical situational awareness and operational advantage.
“Advancing to Gauntlet II is an honor and a meaningful validation of the work our Teal team is doing to deliver trusted, mission-ready systems for the warfighter,” said Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat. “The Drone Dominance Program is focused on rapidly identifying proven drone technologies that can provide a decisive advantage on the modern battlefield, and we are proud to continue competing in support of that mission.”
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 integrated portfolio of trusted U.S. and allied hardware and software, Red Cat supports military, government, and public safety operations across air, land, sea and space. Its systems span small unmanned aircraft systems, uncrewed surface vessels, wireless power transfer technology, and autonomous swarming software to enhance situational awareness, operational effectiveness, and mission safety. Learn more at www.redcat.red
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