Red Cat Holdings and other drone manufacturers climbed as military conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalated. The drone sector recorded gains between 0.2% and 0.8% overnight heading into Tuesday.

Investors anticipate that a prolonged confrontation will serve as a real-world testing ground for autonomous systems. This outlook benefits companies producing drones, counter-drone technology, and AI-enabled defense platforms.

Red Cat is currently developing autonomous systems that integrate air and sea drones for complex battlefield environments.