### Company Overview & Leadership
Red 6, operating under the corporate entity Red Six Aerospace, Inc. [1], is a veteran-founded business established in 2018 [14] specializing in revolutionary Augmented Reality (AR) technology designed for advanced training and interaction with digital content [7]. The firm’s core expertise is creating adaptive, immersive, simulated environments outdoors, blending simulation with the necessity of experiencing cognitive loads in real-world scenarios [2]. Red 6 develops systems that are the first wide field-of-view, full color, demonstrably proven outdoor augmented reality solutions capable of operating in dynamic, high-speed environments [14].
The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida [16], with an additional Orlando Technology Hub opened in July 2021 [5] [16]. Financially, Red 6 secured a $70 million Series B financing round on June 1, 2023, led by RedBird Capital Partners, with participation from investors including Boeing’s AEI Horizon X Fund, Lockheed Ventures, and Accelerator Investments LLC through the Disney Accelerator program [9]. This capital supports continued investment in the proprietary technology underpinning the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) [9].
The company’s leadership comprises seasoned professionals who drive strategic direction and organizational growth:
* **Daniel Robinson, Founder and CEO:** Served as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force (RAF), flying the Tornado F3 fighter, and became the first non-American fighter pilot to fly the F-22 Raptor [8]. He holds an MBA from Georgetown University [8]. * **Kevin “Uncle” Fesler, Chief Revenue Officer:** Possesses 20 years of leadership experience in the aerospace and defense industry, including key leadership roles at Lockheed, L3Harris, and CAE, and holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University (SMU) [2]. * **Daniel Ramirez, Red 6 Board Director:** Serves as Managing Director, Private Equity at DIC, and previously worked as an investment banker for Bank of America [2].
### Federal Market & Contracts
Red 6 focuses on synthetic air combat training, aiming to solve a national security problem related to the chronic lack of relevant, affordable training for warfighters [2]. The company’s systems allow pilots and ground operators to see synthetic threats in real-time, outdoors [14]. While the technology has applications across multiple sectors, including Theme Park Entertainment, Sports, Medical, Construction, Gaming, Retail, and Real Estate [12], the key service domain is delivering synthetic training environments to provide real life, near-peer threat training that enhances cognitive skills and learning [9].
The main technology specializations supporting these efforts are:
* **Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS)** * **Augmented Reality Command and Analytic Data Environment (ARCADE)** [14]
Red 6 maintains critical strategic partnerships within the defense industry. The firm formalized a strategic joint venture and Mentor-Protégé Agreement with Lockheed Martin on January 24, 2024, under the U.S. Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Program [14]. This agreement assists both entities in joint venture bidding, exploring future investments, and accelerating innovation [14]. Potential integration of Red 6 technology includes current fighter platforms such as the F-16, F-22, and F-35, emerging trainers like the TF-50, rotary vertical lift, and airlift programs [14]. Additionally, Red 6 and Boeing are collaborating to develop augmented reality technology specifically for fighter pilot training [8].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Red 6 maintains adherence to rigorous quality standards, holding both ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications [2]. To formalize quality management system (QMS) expectations for suppliers, the company issued an AS9100 Supplement to Purchase Order Terms and Conditions on September 26, 2024 [1].
This Supplement mandates several requirements for Sellers to ensure quality, security, and compliance:
* Sellers must hold and maintain valid AS9100 certification, or an equivalent aerospace industry standard, issued by a certification body accredited by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) or an equivalent authority [1]. * Sellers must implement a counterfeit parts program to prevent the use of unauthorized copies or substitutes, and notify Red 6 within 24 hours if counterfeit parts are detected in procured Products [1]. * Sellers must ensure all processes and Products remain free from Foreign Object Debris (FOD) [1]. * Sellers must notify Red 6 of nonconforming Products and obtain Red 6 approval for the disposition of nonconforming Products [1]. * Sellers performing special processes must provide either a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Conformance to ensure the process conforms to all specification and contractual requirements [1]. * Sellers must retain records for a minimum of five years and dispose of them after that period in accordance with vendor requirements [1]. * Sellers must grant Red 6, its customers, and regulatory authorities the right of access to all applicable facilities and records involved in the order [1]. * Sellers must adhere to all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the aerospace industry and flow down applicable requirements, including customer requirements, to their supply chain [1].
Regarding socioeconomic status, Red 6 and Lockheed Martin established a strategic joint venture and Mentor-Protégé Agreement on January 24, 2024, operating under the U.S. Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Program [6].
### Recent News & Recognition
Red 6 has recently received significant recognition and expanded its strategic footprint:
* The company secured selection for the AFWERX Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Award [1] [6] [9]. * Red 6 received the 2021 Popular Science “Best of What’s New Award” [5]. * The firm established a collaboration with eMerge Americas to host the eMerge Americas 2025 eGov Defense Summit, focusing on pioneering defense innovation within the state of Florida [2]. * The strategic joint venture and Mentor-Protégé Agreement with Lockheed Martin was formalized to facilitate accelerated innovation and support joint venture bidding efforts [3] [2].