$21.5M Follow-On Order for Redwire’s Stalker UAS Signals Marine Corps Fleet Upgrade
Event summary
- $21.5M follow-on order from PAE RAS for Stalker UAS Advanced Navigation systems in Q2 2026.
- Builds on $20M Q1 2026 award, including Marine Corps’ first acquisition of Advanced Navigation Stalker Block 30.
- Order includes second Advanced Stalker Block 30 and standard systems for fleet modernization.
- Procurement via DLA’s Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) IDIQ contract with ADS as prime contractor.
The big picture
This order underscores the Marine Corps’ push to modernize its small UAS capabilities, with Redwire’s Stalker platform playing a central role. The $21.5M deal follows a recent $20M award, highlighting sustained demand for advanced ISR solutions in contested environments. The procurement mechanism—via DLA’s TLS contract—suggests ongoing government preference for streamlined, multi-award logistics support structures.
What we're watching
- Fleet Transition Pace
- How quickly the Marine Corps transitions its existing Stalker Block 30 fleet to Advanced Navigation configurations.
- Contract Expansion
- Whether this follow-on order signals further expansion of Redwire’s TLS contract with DLA.
- Technological Edge
- The extent to which Advanced Navigation systems enhance situational awareness and target tracking in evolving battlefields.
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