US firm Red Cat Holdings is stepping up its maritime autonomy push with the V7, an expeditionary unmanned surface vessel (USV) built for long-range kinetic engagements.
Developed by Blue Ops, Red Cat’s maritime division, the 7.8‑meter (26‑foot) platform is designed to support deep‑strike missions, anti‑ship warfare, and coastal interdiction in contested zones.
With extended endurance, the V7 can reportedly travel farther, follow less predictable paths, and maneuver in ways that complicate enemy detection and tracking.
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