Redwire stock
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) announced on September 2, 2026, that it has been awarded a $12 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to develop a prototype for an on--orbit assembly and manufacturing system. This project, part of the Space Mobility and Logistics (SML) initiative, will leverage Redwire's flight--proven robotic interfaces and modular bus architectures to demonstrate the assembly of large--scale structures in low Earth orbit. The contract highlights the increasing demand for persistent, scalable orbital infrastructure to support national security requirements. Further details regarding the program's technical roadmap and its impact on the company's defense backlog are expected to be presented at the company's Investor Day on September 22, 2026.