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Red Cat looks to partnerships to expand Teal 2’s wings

3rd May 2024 - 15:05 GMT | by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez in Washington, DC

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The Teal 2 UAV on show display at Modern Day Marine 2024. (Photo: Wilder Alejandro Sanchez)

Teal 2 UAV producer Red Cat has unveiled its strategic partnerships and advancements in drone technology in anticipation of the US Army’s decision on the Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) programme.

Red Cat, the producer of the Teal 2 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), has teamed up with select partners to diversify the capabilities of its drones while awaiting a decision by the US Army for the SRR programme for portable UAVs.

Shephard spoke with Stan Nowak, vice-president of marketing at Red Cat, during the recent Modern Day Marine (MDM) expo in Washington, DC, about what is on the horizon for the company.

Regarding the US Army’s SRR programme, the company will submit its new prototype by 17 May for the service’s initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E). Red Cat has

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