Regent Opens Seaglider Factory in Rhode Island, Wins Marine Corps Contract

Regent Craft opened a 255,000-square-foot Seaglider Manufacturing Facility in Quonset Business Park, Rhode Island, and secured a new $5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, bringing the defense partnership to $19.25 million. The electric Viceroy Seaglider promises 180 miles (290 km) on a single charge at 180 mph thanks to ground-effect aerodynamics and maritime rules that require no fuel reserve.

• 255,000-sq-ft Seaglider factory opened Oct 1, 2026, in North Kingstown
• New $5M Marine Corps contract brings defense partnership to $19.25M
• Viceroy promises 180 miles (290 km) per charge at 180 mph
• 65-foot wingspan, max takeoff weight of 15,400 pounds