Red Cat Holdings’ Blue Ops division announced a partnership with HADDY on April 6 2026 to equip its Valdosta, Georgia facility with advanced robotic 3‑D‑printing and AI‑driven production systems, with the goal of doubling the division’s manufacturing capacity for its line of unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
The collaboration will integrate HADDY’s micro‑factory technology and Agentic AI models, enabling Blue Ops to design, prototype, and produce 5‑meter and 7‑meter USV platforms more rapidly and with greater flexibility. The new setup is expected to shorten lead times, reduce production bottlenecks, and allow the company to scale output on demand in response to evolving customer requirements.
By adopting large‑format additive manufacturing and autonomous decision‑making AI, Blue Ops can iterate designs quickly and move into production with fewer delays, positioning the company to meet the growing demand for advanced maritime autonomous systems. The partnership aligns with Red Cat’s broader strategy to become an all‑domain defense solutions provider, expanding its footprint from air and land to sea.
Barry Hinckley, President of Blue Ops, said, “This partnership advances our ability to iterate at the speed of modern conflict. This also underscores a shift in how boats are built. The industry has seen moments like this when fiberglass replaced wood, and we’re seeing a similar transition now with large‑scale 3‑D printing. This fundamentally changes how quickly we can move from concept to deployment and gives us the ability to meet demand at scale in ways the industry hasn’t seen before.” Jay Rogers, Co‑founder and CEO of HADDY, added, “Manufacturing is moving toward a more distributed and scalable model, and large‑scale robotic 3‑D printing is a key part of that shift.”
The partnership reflects a broader industry trend toward advanced manufacturing technologies that enable faster design‑to‑production cycles, customization, and on‑demand output. For Red Cat, the move is expected to strengthen its competitive position in the maritime defense sector and support the company’s goal of delivering cutting‑edge USVs to a growing customer base.
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