Key Takeaways
- The US Army has selected Red Cat for the Short Range Reconnaissance Program.
- The program aims to provide cutting-edge capability to warfighters.
- Red Cat’s Black Widow drone is designed specifically to meet Army requirements.
The US Army has selected Red Cat for its Short Range Reconnaissance Program, which aims to provide cutting-edge capability to warfighters. The program’s focus on small UAS at scale represents a significant shift in the Army’s doctrine. Breaking Defense reports that the Black Widow drone is designed specifically to meet Army requirements and will be deployed rapidly at scale throughout DOD.