REGENT Craft has announced a second-phase agreement with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL), deepening collaboration on its all-electric seaglider platform aimed at supporting contested logistics operations in the maritime domain.
The new contract, valued at approximately $10 million, builds on an earlier $4.75 million agreement that saw the successful demonstration of REGENT’s prototype capabilities.
According to REGENT, the initial contract with MCWL included 12 deliverables, ranging from quarter-scale prototype tests to the launch of full-scale sea trials for the Viceroy seaglider. These tests culminated earlier this month with the craft operating in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island.
In a statement, Tom Huntley, REGENT’s Vice President of Government Relations and Defense, said: “The second phase of our agreement will demonstrate their use cases for contested logistics operations in the maritime domain, fulfilling a critical national security need.”
The Viceroy seaglider, manufactured by the Rhode Island-based defense technology firm, is designed to operate at speeds of up to 180 mph and cover distances of 180 miles. It takes off and lands on water, removing the need for traditional runway infrastructure and allowing operations in areas with limited access.
REGENT emphasizes that its electric-powered vehicle provides multiple operational advantages. Its low-altitude flight just above the water surface reduces radar visibility, while electric propulsion limits infrared signature. The vehicle is designed for full recharge from shore or ship, increasing its logistical resilience in forward-deployed environments.
Marine Corps officials have not disclosed specific deployment timelines, but the expanded partnership suggests growing interest in alternative platforms capable of transporting personnel and materiel in denied or infrastructure-limited environments.
In January, REGENT broke ground on a dedicated manufacturing facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The company said the plant is scheduled to open in 2026 and will handle seaglider component fabrication, final assembly, and pre-delivery testing.
Last week, REGENT submitted its Viceroy Design Basis Agreement to the U.S. Coast Guard, a key milestone in the maritime certification process.