Red Cat’s Teal Drones Black Widow™ System Approved for NATO NSPA Catalogue
Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) announced that its subsidiary Teal Drones' Black Widow™ System has been approved and added to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) catalogue. This approval enables NATO member nations and partners to streamline procurement through NSPA-managed channels.
The Black Widow system, one of two vendors selected by the U.S. Army for its Short Range Reconnaissance program, is a mission-ready small uncrewed aerial system (sUAS) featuring NDAA compliance, 45+ minutes endurance, advanced EO/IR sensors, and encrypted communications. The contract with NSPA spans 3 years with options for 2 additional years.
Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) ha comunicato che la sua controllata Teal Drones ha ottenuto l'approvazione e l'inserimento del Black Widow™ System nel catalogo della NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). Questo riconoscimento permette agli Stati membri NATO e ai partner di semplificare gli acquisti attraverso i canali gestiti dalla NSPA.
Il sistema Black Widow, uno dei due fornitori scelti dall'esercito statunitense per il programma Short Range Reconnaissance, è un sistema aereo senza pilota di piccole dimensioni (sUAS) pronto per le missioni, conforme alla NDAA, con autonomia superiore a 45 minuti, sensori EO/IR avanzati e comunicazioni criptate. Il contratto con la NSPA ha una durata di 3 anni con opzioni per altri 2 anni.
Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) anunció que su subsidiaria Teal Drones ha obtenido la aprobación y la inclusión del Black Widow™ System en el catálogo de la NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). Esta aprobación permite a los países miembros de la OTAN y a sus socios simplificar las adquisiciones a través de los canales gestionados por la NSPA.
El sistema Black Widow, uno de los dos proveedores seleccionados por el Ejército de EE. UU. para su programa Short Range Reconnaissance, es un sistema aéreo no tripulado pequeño (sUAS) listo para misiones, compatible con la NDAA, con más de 45 minutos de autonomía, sensores EO/IR avanzados y comunicaciones encriptadas. El contrato con la NSPA tiene una duración de 3 años con opciones por 2 años adicionales.
Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT)는 자회사 Teal Drones의 Black Widow™ System이 NATO 지원 및 조달 기구(NSPA) 카탈로그에 등재 승인되었다고 발표했습니다. 이 승인으로 NATO 회원국과 파트너는 NSPA가 관리하는 채널을 통해 조달 절차를 간소화할 수 있습니다.
Black Widow 시스템은 미 육군의 Short Range Reconnaissance 프로그램에 선정된 두 공급업체 중 하나로, 임무 투입 가능한 소형 무인항공시스템(sUAS)이며 NDAA 준수, 45분 이상 비행 지속 시간, 고급 EO/IR 센서 및 암호화 통신을 특징으로 합니다. NSPA와의 계약 기간은 3년(추가 2년 옵션 포함)입니다.
Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) a annoncé que sa filiale Teal Drones a obtenu l'approbation et l'ajout du Black Widow™ System au catalogue de la NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). Cette approbation permet aux États membres de l'OTAN et à leurs partenaires de simplifier leurs achats via les canaux gérés par la NSPA.
Le système Black Widow, l'un des deux fournisseurs choisis par l'armée américaine pour son programme Short Range Reconnaissance, est un système aérien sans pilote léger (sUAS) prêt pour les missions, conforme à la NDAA, doté d'une autonomie supérieure à 45 minutes, de capteurs EO/IR avancés et de communications chiffrées. Le contrat avec la NSPA couvre 3 ans avec options pour 2 années supplémentaires.
Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) gab bekannt, dass seine Tochtergesellschaft Teal Drones das Black Widow™ System genehmigt bekommen und in den Katalog der NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) aufgenommen wurde. Diese Zulassung ermöglicht NATO-Mitgliedstaaten und Partnern die Beschaffung über von der NSPA verwaltete Kanäle zu vereinfachen.
Das Black Widow System, einer von zwei Anbietern, die vom US Army für das Short Range Reconnaissance-Programm ausgewählt wurden, ist ein einsatzbereites kleines unbemanntes Luftfahrtsystem (sUAS) mit NDAA-Konformität, über 45 Minuten Flugdauer, fortschrittlichen EO/IR-Sensoren und verschlüsselter Kommunikation. Der Vertrag mit der NSPA umfasst 3 Jahre mit Optionen für weitere 2 Jahre.
- Approval enables streamlined procurement access to NATO member nations and partners
- Selection as one of two vendors for U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance program
- NDAA compliance ensures trusted sourcing and cybersecurity standards
- 3-year contract with potential 2-year extension through NSPA
- Specific quantities and configurations still subject to end-user determination
- Contract extension beyond 3 years depends on NSPA's discretion
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Red Cat's NATO catalogue approval opens significant revenue opportunities and validates their drone technology's security and performance standards.
The approval of Red Cat's Black Widow drone system for the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) catalogue represents a significant milestone for the company. This designation substantially streamlines the procurement process for all 30 NATO member nations plus eligible partners, removing bureaucratic barriers that typically slow defense acquisitions.
The Black Widow system's inclusion validates its technical capabilities against NATO's rigorous standards. As one of only two vendors selected for the U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance program, the system demonstrates advanced capabilities including 45+ minutes of endurance, encrypted communications, and integration with Teledyne FLIR Hadron 640R EO/IR sensors—critical for tactical intelligence missions.
The drone's sub-3 pound weight and rucksack portability address a critical military need for rapidly deployable ISR assets that minimize operator burden. The modular architecture supporting AI integration and third-party applications positions Black Widow at the forefront of battlefield digitization efforts.
Most importantly, as a U.S.-manufactured system compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Black Widow addresses growing concerns about drone supply chain security and data sovereignty among NATO allies. The 3-year contract with 2-year extension options provides stability for Red Cat's defense business while opening multiple revenue channels across the alliance's procurement framework.
Approval enables streamlined acquisition for NATO member nations and partners through NSPA procurement channels
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 11, 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 the Black Widow™ System, developed by its subsidiary Teal Drones, has been approved and added to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) catalogue. This designation enables NATO member nations and eligible partners to procure the Black Widow through NSPA-managed channels, including direct catalogue ordering and sponsored tenders.
Inclusion in the NSPA catalogue underscores Black Widow’s readiness for allied missions while maintaining the procurement rigor government customers expect. While the designation facilitates procurement opportunities, specific quantities, configurations, and delivery timelines are determined by end users through NSPA’s standard processes. The approval also highlights Red Cat’s commitment to equipping NATO members and partners with trusted, U.S.-manufactured drone technology.
“Black Widow gives allied forces a rugged, rapidly deployable ISR capability with minimal training burden,” said Geoffrey Hitchcock, Chief Revenue Officer at Red Cat. “Being available through NSPA simplifies cross-border acquisition and sustainment, helping customers move from requirement to fielding faster. Just as importantly, it ensures NATO forces can operate with a trusted, American-made system that is fully interoperable with allied mission requirements.”
Black Widow is a mission-ready small uncrewed aerial system (sUAS) that the U.S. Army selected as one of two vendors to manufacture systems for its Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program. Black Widow drones equip warfighters with advanced, networked communication systems designed to address emerging threats. It is designed for tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), perimeter security, overwatch, and other defense and security missions. Built in the United States, Black Widow features:
- NDAA compliance, ensuring trusted sourcing and cybersecurity standards
- Rucksack portability: compact and lightweight at under 3 lbs., easily deployed by a single operator in minutes
- Advanced EO/IR sensors: equipped with a Teledyne FLIR Hadron 640R EO/IR camera optimized for day and night operations
- 45+ minutes of endurance with encrypted, high-bandwidth communications for secure data transmission
- Modular payload architecture enabling integration of third-party AI and computer vision apps for 3D mapping, target acquisition, and decision support
- Rugged design for harsh environments, including all-weather operations and rapid field repair
- Integrated Doodle Labs radio for robust, secure, long-range communications with electronic warfare (EW) resistance
- Interchangeable payloads and open ecosystem support, enabling mission-specific configurations and third-party integrations
The inclusion of Black Widow in the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) catalogue is based on 3 year contract with options for 2 additional years at NSPA’s discretion.
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.
About the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is NATO’s lead organisation for multinational acquisition, support and procurement in all domains. Established in 1958, NSPA links industry capabilities and national requirements to provide the most efficient, effective and responsive solutions, whether for national or collective defence, leveraging the latest technology and generating economies of scale, interoperability and commonality. NSPA’s main base is in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with main operational centres in France, Hungary, Italy and The Netherlands.
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