Edge Autonomy, a subsidiary of Redwire, has secured a contract to deliver its Stalker uncrewed aerial system (UAS) to an undisclosed European NATO member state. The deal includes delivery of the aircraft, spare parts, and training support. While financial details, quantities, and delivery timelines remain confidential, the agreement underscores growing NATO interest in advanced surveillance drones.
The VXE30 Stalker is equipped with autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability, making it adaptable for varied terrain and operational conditions. Built on a modular open systems design, the drone allows rapid payload swaps, enabling it to transition between reconnaissance, intelligence, and other mission-specific roles with ease.
Weighing 22 kilograms (49 pounds), the Group 2 UAS can operate at altitudes up to 4,572 meters (15,000 feet) and fly at speeds exceeding 50 knots (93 kilometers/57 miles per hour). Depending on mission requirements, it can be powered by either a fuel cell or a rechargeable battery, giving it more than eight hours of endurance.
The Stalker further enhances field operability with its 160-kilometer (99-mile) communication range and quick assembly time of just 10 minutes. Operated by a two-person crew, the platform provides NATO allies with a reliable, long-endurance reconnaissance asset suitable for both peacetime and combat missions.
