Red Cat’s Blue Ops integrates Volvo Penta D4-320 propulsion into Variant 7 uncrewed surface vessel
RCAT•Blue Ops adds Volvo Penta propulsion to Variant 7
Red Cat’s Blue Ops unit integrated Volvo Penta’s D4-320 diesel engine with DPI drive into its Variant 7 uncrewed surface vessel.
The integration expands Variant 7 propulsion options, adding access to Volvo Penta’s global parts and service network for deployed USV operations.
The system ties into Variant 7 autonomy stack, including autonomous navigation, remote operation, mission planning, and payload management.
The move follows Blue Ops’ shift to full-rate production of Variant 7 for U.S. and allied defense missions.
