U.S. Marine Corps orders more VXE30 Stalker drones from Edge Autonomy
Edge Autonomy has secured a follow-on contract with the United States Navy Marine Corps for its VXE30 Stalker Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS). The contract will support the Marine Corps' Long Range/Long Endurance (LR/LE) programme, increasing the VXE30 Stalker fleet to over 200 aircraft.
The expansion marks a significant step in the Marine Corps’ modernisation efforts under the “Force Design 2030” initiative, aimed at enhancing naval expeditionary warfare. The VXE30 Stalker’s advanced capabilities, including Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) functions, will strengthen operations across contested maritime spaces and bolster national defence strategies.
Edge Autonomy has been a trusted partner of the US Marine Corps since 2006, evolving the Stalker system to meet dynamic mission needs. Chief Growth Officer Josh Stinson highlighted the aircraft’s proven reliability, stating it has surpassed 100,000 flight hours globally, making it a versatile asset for land and sea operations.