Red Cat Holdings has completed integration work with C3A Solutions to connect its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system with OBERON-enabled tactical fires networks. The Black Widow OBERON integration is intended to improve interoperability by enabling the aircraft to function as a forward intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensor within connected military fires architectures.
According to Red Cat, the integration supports the movement of sensor data, including video and targeting information, into tactical fires workflows.
Black Widow OBERON Integration Expands Tactical Connectivity
C3A Solutions specializes in tactical systems integration focused on digital fires, tactical communications and operational network integration for Army units operating at the tactical edge.
Through the completed integration, the Black Widow unmanned aircraft system can serve as a forward ISR sensor within OBERON-enabled tactical fires networks.
According to Red Cat, the integration allows the platform to provide:
- Video data
- Targeting information
- Sensor data for tactical fires workflows
“Modern battlefield advantage depends on how quickly intelligence can move from detection to decision,” said Jason Gunter, Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Red Cat. “Our work with C3A supports Red Cat’s broader vision of moving beyond standalone platforms toward integrated capabilities that connect sensors, systems and operators at the tactical edge. This is where small unmanned systems are headed, and where we believe Red Cat can play a critical role for the warfighter.”
C3A Supports Digital Fires Integration
According to the company, C3A’s tactical integration portfolio includes support for:
- Fire control systems
- Operational targeting systems
- Precision fires platforms
- Tactical radios
- Laser designators
- Positioning, navigation and timing devices
- Unmanned aerial vehicles
Red Cat said C3A identifies the Black Widow OBERON integration as part of its unmanned aerial vehicle integration capabilities across tactical and fires networks.
Partnership Focuses on Battlefield Interoperability
“C3A’s strength is translating emerging technology into field-ready capability,” said Dan Morgan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of C3A Solutions. “Our work with Red Cat helps ensure Black Widow can integrate into the digital fires environment in a way that is practical for soldiers and useful to commanders. By connecting sensors, radios and fires systems in the field, we can help units reduce friction, move information with greater confidence, and keep pace with the speed of modern operations.”
According to Red Cat, the collaboration reflects the company’s continued emphasis on interoperability across its Family of Systems.
Red Cat Advances Mission-Driven Integration
The company said its work with C3A is intended to help ensure Black Widow can connect with existing and emerging tactical architectures used by military customers.
By integrating with field-focused partners, Red Cat aims to expand interoperability between sensors, communications systems and operational networks supporting military missions.
The Black Widow OBERON integration marks another step in Red Cat’s effort to connect its unmanned aircraft systems with digital fires networks and tactical battlefield architectures.
Source: Press release from Red Cat Holdings
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