US defense company Red Cat Holdings is expanding its footprint in maritime autonomy with the introduction of the V7, a 7.8-meter expeditionary unmanned surface vessel engineered for long-range kinetic operations. Developed by its maritime arm, Blue Ops, the V7 is tailored for high-intensity missions such as deep-strike engagements, anti-ship warfare, and coastal interdiction in contested maritime zones. The platform emphasizes endurance and operational unpredictability, enabling it to travel extended distances while employing irregular routing patterns to complicate enemy surveillance and targeting. Designed for deployment in high-threat environments, the V7 leverages autonomous navigation and maneuvering to reduce risk to personnel while maintaining offensive reach. Its size and configuration allow for modular payload integration, supporting mission adaptability across naval and littoral operations. With global naval forces increasingly prioritizing distributed maritime operations and unmanned strike capabilities, the V7 positions Red Cat to compete in the growing market for autonomous surface combatants capable of delivering precision kinetic effects in denied environments.
