Defense veteran Frank Calvelli joins Redwire (NYSE: RDW) board

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Redwire Corporation has added The Honorable Frank Calvelli to its Board of Directors, effective March 12, 2026. He will serve as a Class III director with a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and be compensated under Redwire’s standard non-employee director policy.

Calvelli brings extensive U.S. national security space experience, including service as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, where he oversaw an annual budget above $18 billion, and as Principal Deputy Director of the National Reconnaissance Office. The Board determined he is independent under NYSE standards.

Redwire also named Dorothy D. Hayes as Chair and General (RET) James McConville as a member of the Audit Committee, both effective March 12, 2026, further reshaping its board leadership and oversight structure.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 12, 2026

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Redwire Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			001-39733 (Commission File Number)						88-1818410 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
8226 Philips Highway, Suite 101 Jacksonville, Florida						32256
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)
(650) 701-7722
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share			RDW			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Effective as of March 12, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Redwire Corporation (the “Company”), upon recommendation by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board (the “Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee”), appointed Frank Calvelli to fill the vacancy on the Board resulting from previously announced resignations. Mr. Calvelli will serve as a Class III director with a term of office expiring at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Calvelli is not initially expected to serve as a member of any of the Board’s committees. Mr. Calvelli will be paid in accordance with the Company’s non-employee director compensation policy. In connection with the appointment of Mr. Calvelli to the Board, Mr. Calvelli and the Company will enter into an Indemnification Agreement, the form of which was filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 10, 2021. The Board has determined that Mr. Calvelli is independent under the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. There was no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Calvelli and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Calvelli was selected as a director, and the Company is not aware of any related transactions or relationships between Mr. Calvelli and the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Mr. Calvelli currently serves on the Board of Directors of True Anomaly, Inc. and as a member of the Board of Trustees of The Aerospace Corporation. From May 2022 to January 2025, he served as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, where he was the Service Acquisition Executive overseeing an annual budget in excess of $18 billion and directing programs for the U.S. Space Force, including Space Systems Command and the Space Development Agency. Previously, Mr. Calvelli was a Senior Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton from July 2021 to April 2022. From 2012 to 2020, he served as the Principal Deputy Director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), where he managed the day-to-day operations of the 3,500-person agency and its satellite and ground systems portfolio. Mr. Calvelli also currently serves on the Strategic Advisory Board of Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) and as an instructor at Pardus Inc. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Altamira Technologies from June 2025 until its acquisition in January 2026. Mr. Calvelli holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Sciences from the State University of New York at Potsdam and an M.B.A. from Loyola University Maryland.

Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Calvelli’s appointment on March 17, 2026, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 7.01 disclosure, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01 - Other Events

On March 12, 2026, upon recommendation by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the Board approved the appointment of Dorothy D. Hayes as Chair and General (RET) James McConville as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”), in each case effective immediately.

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release dated March 17, 2026.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 17, 2026

Redwire Corporation
By:			/s/ Chris Edmunds
Name:			Chris Edmunds
Title:			Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

Redwire Elects The Honorable Frank Calvelli to Board of Directors

Calvelli served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration –the Pentagon’s first-ever senior acquisition executive in charge of military space programs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 17, 2026) – Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions today announced that its Board of Directors has elected The Honorable Frank Calvelli as its newest member, effective March 12, 2026.

Calvelli previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration and was the Pentagon’s first service acquisition executive for U.S. Space Force space systems and programs. In this role, Calvelli enhanced speed and collaboration in developing systems for the U.S. Space Force, while also synchronizing efforts across the Department of Defense and with broader government, to get new capabilities into the hands of warfighters.

“Frank brings unique customer perspective and trusted experience within the national security sector, and he joins Redwire’s Board of Directors at an exciting time within the company's growth trajectory,” said Peter Cannito, Redwire Chairman and CEO. “His experience will be invaluable, and I look forward to working with him and the Board as we position Redwire to deliver even more critical capabilities for U.S. warfighters.”

Prior to his tenure at the Air Force, Calvelli served for eight years as the Principal Deputy Director of the National Reconnaissance Office. Overall, he has more than 36 years of experience in national security space acquisitions.

Calvelli earned a bachelor’s degree in computer and information sciences from the State University of New York at Potsdam and an MBA from Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland.

About Redwire
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is an integrated space and defense tech company focused on advanced technologies. We are building the future of aerospace infrastructure and autonomous systems, leveraging digital engineering and AI automation. Redwire’s approximately 1,400 employees located throughout North America and Europe are committed to delivering innovative space and airborne platforms transforming the future of multi-domain operations. For more information, please visit RDW.com.

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FAQ

What board change did Redwire (RDW) announce in March 2026?

Redwire added The Honorable Frank Calvelli to its Board of Directors, effective March 12, 2026, as a Class III director. His term runs until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, strengthening the board’s expertise in national security space programs.

Who is Frank Calvelli, the new Redwire (RDW) director?

Frank Calvelli is a seasoned national security space leader who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, overseeing an annual budget above $18 billion. He also was Principal Deputy Director of the National Reconnaissance Office and a senior executive at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Is Redwire’s new director Frank Calvelli considered independent?

Yes, Redwire’s Board determined that Frank Calvelli is independent under New York Stock Exchange listing standards. This means he meets exchange criteria for independence, supporting stronger governance and oversight separate from company management’s direct influence.

What other Redwire (RDW) board committee changes were made on March 12, 2026?

Redwire appointed Dorothy D. Hayes as Chair of the Audit Committee and General (RET) James McConville as an Audit Committee member, both effective immediately. These changes adjust leadership of the committee that oversees financial reporting and internal control matters.

How will Frank Calvelli be compensated as a Redwire (RDW) director?

Frank Calvelli will be compensated under Redwire’s existing non-employee director compensation policy. This typically includes cash retainers and equity awards structured to align directors’ interests with shareholders, although specific dollar amounts were not detailed in this disclosure.

Did Redwire issue a press release about Frank Calvelli’s appointment?

Yes, Redwire issued a press release on March 17, 2026 announcing Frank Calvelli’s election to the Board of Directors. That release, attached as an exhibit, highlights his background and emphasizes his experience in U.S. national security space acquisitions and leadership roles.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 5.7 KB

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