Redwire Unveils Upgraded Octopus E140 MWIR EO/IR Payload System at Eurosatory
Redwire has officially launched the upgraded Octopus E140 MWIR electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) airborne payload system at the Eurosatory international defense exhibition. The next-generation gyrostabilized sensor system is designed for aerial ISR missions and is compatible with both unmanned and manned aircraft platforms.

Highlights
- Redwire officially unveiled the upgraded Octopus E140 MWIR EO/IR payload system at the Eurosatory international defense exhibition in Paris.
- The Octopus E140 MWIR uses Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) technology, offering superior target detection accuracy and image clarity compared to traditional Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) sensors.
- Gyrostabilization technology enables stable image capture and target tracking even under high-speed flight or turbulent conditions.
- The payload is compatible with both UAV and manned aircraft platforms, supporting ISR, border surveillance, and battlefield intelligence missions.
- Redwire has not yet publicly disclosed full technical specifications or pricing for the Octopus E140 MWIR.
Redwire Unveils Upgraded Octopus E140 MWIR EO/IR Payload System at Eurosatory
Redwire has officially unveiled the upgraded Octopus E140 MWIR electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) airborne payload system at the Eurosatory international defense and security exhibition. The next-generation gyrostabilized sensor system is purpose-built for aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions and is designed to integrate with both unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and manned aircraft platforms.
Product Overview
The Octopus E140 MWIR is a high-performance payload developed by Redwire to meet the demands of modern battlefield operations and intelligence collection. The "MWIR" designation refers to Mid-Wave Infrared technology, which offers significant advantages over traditional Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) sensors in terms of target detection accuracy and image clarity — particularly when operating in challenging weather and environmental conditions.
The integration of gyrostabilization technology ensures that the payload system maintains stable image capture and target tracking even when the host platform is moving at high speed or subject to turbulence, substantially improving intelligence quality and operational effectiveness.
Exhibition Background
Eurosatory is one of the world's largest land and air defense and security exhibitions, held biennially in Paris, France, and draws defense contractors, military procurement agencies, and security organizations from around the globe. Redwire's decision to debut the upgraded system at this prominent venue signals the company's strategic intent to expand its footprint in the international defense market.
About Redwire
Redwire is a U.S. aerospace and defense technology company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of space infrastructure, sensor systems, and defense payload solutions. The Octopus EO/IR payload series represents one of its key product lines, with broad applications spanning UAV-based reconnaissance, border surveillance, and battlefield intelligence gathering.
Redwire has not yet disclosed full technical specifications or pricing information for the Octopus E140 MWIR. Additional details are expected to be released in due course.
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