Red 6
Builds ATARS, an airborne augmented reality system that projects virtual adversaries into the pilot's view during real flight training.
Tactical operations center during Saber Junction 19, Hohenfels, Germany. Photo: U.S. Army JMRC photo by Spc. Hayden Allega, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Debt financing | n/d |
Why it matters
Up to $70M Air Force deal (2021) for ATARS on the T-38; first frontline contract to integrate ATARS on the F-16 from AFRL and Air Combat Command (August 2025).
Is Red 6 publicly traded?
Red 6 is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Information only, not investment advice.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Red 6: key questions
What does Red 6 do?
Builds ATARS, an airborne augmented reality system that projects virtual adversaries into the pilot's view during real flight training.
What does Red 6 make?
Products named by Red 6 include ATARS.
Where is Red 6 based?
Red 6 is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 2018.
How much funding has Red 6 raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Debt financing, n/d, May 2026.
Who are Red 6's investors?
Notable investors include Rochefort Asset Management.
Is Red 6 publicly traded?
Red 6 is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Red 6 stock?
Not on a public exchange: Red 6 is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
Sources
- theaviationist.com/2025/08/18/red-6s-atars-integrated-f-16-training/
- refreshmiami.com/news/defense-tech-startup-red-6-lands-70m-us-air-force-contract-so-its-bo
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