Red Cat’s Teal Drones Advances to Gauntlet II at Fort Carson among 19 Companies
RCAT•Red Cat’s Teal Drones advanced to Gauntlet II of the Drone Dominance Program as one of 19 companies selected to compete at Fort Carson in August 2026. They qualified through Phase 2 at Camp Grayling where 49 companies tested about 79 drones in Long Range Strike and Tactical Assault scenarios.
1. Teal Drones Advances to Gauntlet II
Teal Drones Inc., part of Red Cat, secured a spot in Gauntlet II of the Drone Dominance Program as one of 19 companies invited to participate at Fort Carson in August 2026.
2. Phase 2 Qualifier Details
The Phase 2 Qualifier at Camp Grayling, Michigan involved 49 companies and approximately 79 unique drones tested across Long Range Strike and Tactical Assault in Close Quarters missions, highlighting rigorous evaluation of range and maneuverability.
3. Strategic Implications
Advancement to Gauntlet II underscores Red Cat’s capability in defense drone solutions and positions its Teal platform for potential military contracts, supporting the company’s growth outlook and reinforcing its reputation in all-domain unmanned systems.
