Manifest Space with Morgan Brennan Redwire's Transformational Leap: Edge Autonomy Acquisition and the Future of Multi-Domain Defense 6/26/25
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Jun 26, 2025 Pete Cannito, CEO of Redwire, a leader in space infrastructure and defense tech, teams up with Kirk Konert, Managing Partner at AE Industrial Partners, to delve into Redwire's transformative acquisition of Edge Autonomy. They explore how drones and AI are revolutionizing modern warfare and discuss the booming investment landscape in defense tech. The duo highlights the vital role of space in global deterrence and shares insights on navigating funding challenges, emerging technologies, and the importance of intelligence and surveillance in military operations.
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Redwire's Multi-Domain Transformation
- Redwire's acquisition of Edge Autonomy nearly doubles its size and allows it to combine space and airborne assets.
- This integration creates an agile, vertically integrated defense tech company with multi-domain capabilities.
Drones Changing Warfare Paradigms
- Modern warfare increasingly relies on drones and AI for reconnaissance and combat.
- Drone warfare may reduce human casualties by shifting focus to strategic positioning.
Defense Tech Market Boom
- Defense tech investment is now a hot market, with companies raising hundreds of millions and exceeding expectations.
- Redwire is uniquely positioned as a profitable, space-focused disruptor in this growing sector.