Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Taiwan Color Optics, Inc. (TCO), a subsidiary of SemiLux International Ltd., to deliver its Penguin Mk2.5 VTOL Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) to the Taiwan Coast Guard to support Taiwan’s broader maritime security and defense resilience planning. Tranche 1 of the program represents a key milestone in Taiwan’s deployment of long-endurance uncrewed systems for maritime surveillance and law enforcement missions. Redwire’s Penguin Mk2.5 VTOL UAS was selected for the program based on its proven long-endurance performance, vertical takeoff and landing capability, and integrated EO/IR payloads for persistent maritime ISR missions.
“Our Penguin Mk2.5 VTOL aircraft is field proven for successful execution of all-weather monitoring and advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations” said Josh Stinson, Co-President and Chief Growth Officer of Redwire Defense Tech. “Tracking coastline and maritime activities can present unique challenges, and the Penguin is the ideal framework to enhance Taiwan’s coastal defense.”
The Penguin Mk2.5 VTOL can be adapted to meet a variety of mission needs with a wide range of payload options. Out of the box, this platform can work with standard packages including our line of gimbal ISR solutions. Because our solutions are mission-driven, our engineers work closely with customers to customize and integrate components to meet each unique need.With the ability to take off and land vertically, the Penguin Mk2.5 VTOL can be rapidly deployed, even in harsh or contested environments. A crew of two can operate the Penguin Mk2.5 VTOL and all the necessary equipment, and the whole system can be packed in several ruggedized containers to be transported in a single minivan, pickup, or helicopter and assembled in under an hour.
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is an integrated aerospace and defense company focused on advanced technologies. We are building the future of aerospace infrastructure, autonomous systems and multi-domain operations leveraging digital engineering and AI automation. Redwire’s approximately 1,400 employees located throughout North American and Europe are committed to delivering innovative space and airborne platforms transforming the future of multi-domain operations.
