Redwire Emphasizes Defense Pivot and Maturing Capabilities in 2025 Results

The space technology company saw 10.3% revenue growth in 2025 as it expanded into unmanned aircraft systems and defense tech.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Redwire, a space technology company, reported $335.4 million in full-year revenue for 2025, a 10.3% increase from the previous year. The company attributed this growth to its business maturing and capabilities advancing from development into production, particularly in its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) portfolio. Redwire also acquired Edge Autonomy in 2025, expanding its business into UAS and defense tech beyond just space. The company is now organized into two business segments: Space and Defense Tech.

Why it matters

Redwire's pivot towards defense and production-ready capabilities signals a maturing space technology company that is diversifying its revenue streams and positioning itself for continued growth. The acquisition of Edge Autonomy also demonstrates Redwire's ambition to become a multi-domain player in the defense and aerospace sectors.

The details

In its fourth quarter 2025 results, Redwire reported $108.8 million in revenue, a 56% year-over-year increase. CEO Peter Cannito told investors that two-thirds of the company's revenue is now moving into production, with a large portion of its UAS portfolio reaching higher-margin, full-rate production. Redwire also grew its headcount by 660 employees in 2025, ending the year with around 1,410 employees globally. However, the company's net loss increased by $112 million year-over-year to $226.6 million due to non-recurring activity.

  • Redwire reported its fourth quarter 2025 results on February 26, 2026.
  • Redwire acquired Edge Autonomy in 2025, expanding into UAS and defense tech.

The players

Redwire

A space technology company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

Peter Cannito

The CEO of Redwire.

Chris Edmunds

The CFO of Redwire.

Edge Autonomy

A company that Redwire acquired in 2025, expanding Redwire's business into unmanned aircraft systems and defense tech.

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What they’re saying

“Make no mistake, we still plan to invest heavily in advancing critical technologies with high-growth potential, such as VLEO, refuelable GEO, quantum satellites, and our Stalker Block 40 UAS, but these growth investments are now supported by a broader portfolio and a proven framework for maturing our capabilities into production.”

— Peter Cannito, CEO (satellitetoday.com)

“A lot of things like optics or antennas or RF payloads are very similar across both UAS and satellites or spacecraft. By putting them in the defense tech segment, we're able to achieve those synergies and truly be a multi-domain in the way we go to market in those technologies.”

— Peter Cannito, CEO (satellitetoday.com)

What’s next

Redwire is forecasting revenues of $450 million to $500 million in 2026, which would represent roughly 42% growth at the midpoint. The company expects its revenue to build throughout 2026, despite still seeing some impact from the government shutdown on award timings.

The takeaway

Redwire's pivot towards defense and production-ready capabilities demonstrates the company's maturation as a space technology provider. By diversifying its revenue streams and expanding into adjacent markets like unmanned aircraft systems, Redwire is positioning itself for continued growth and solidifying its status as a multi-domain player in the aerospace and defense sectors.