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.