BlueHalo
Provider of defense-focused engineering and systems integration across space, directed energy, counter-uncrewed systems, autonomy, advanced RF, cyber, and signals intelligence. Develops hardware and software including deployable phased-array ground terminals, laser communications terminals, high-energy laser systems, electronic warfare modules, autonomous small UAS and AI/ML stacks. Participates in multiple federal contract vehicles and OTA consortiums. Acquired by AeroVironment in 2025.
Industries
N/A
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
BlueHalo
4601 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, Virginia 22203, United States
Patents
Synthesis models for antimicrobial agents via the halogenation of organic/inorganic composites
US-9028807-B2
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Synthesis models for antimicrobial agents via the halogenation of organic/inorganic composites
US-9028807-B2
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Phased-array ground communications terminals
Deployable multi-band phased-array ground terminals with digital beamforming and multi-beam capabilities for satellite communications, telemetry and EW support.
Optical communications terminals and ground stations
Optical module assemblies, precision gimbals and ground station subsystems for high-data-rate space communications with precision pointing and timing capabilities.
Space-qualified command, data handling and attitude control subsystems
Flight-ready command & data handling units, attitude determination/control products, encoder processors and precision sensors designed for GEO/LEO/MEO missions.
Fast steering mirrors and optical stabilization hardware
Fast steering mirrors, optical inertial reference units and fine-pointing hardware for low-jitter pointing and stabilization in optical communications and imaging systems.
Directed-energy and counter-UAS systems
Directed-energy laser effectors integrated with electro-optical tracking, fire-control software and modular architectures for precision engagement of aerial threats.
Geospatial and multi-source analytics platform
Data analytics platform for ingesting imagery, video and unstructured text to generate actionable operational intelligence and GEOINT products.
Phased-array ground communications terminals
Deployable multi-band phased-array ground terminals with digital beamforming and multi-beam capabilities for satellite communications, telemetry and EW support.
Optical communications terminals and ground stations
Optical module assemblies, precision gimbals and ground station subsystems for high-data-rate space communications with precision pointing and timing capabilities.
Space-qualified command, data handling and attitude control subsystems
Flight-ready command & data handling units, attitude determination/control products, encoder processors and precision sensors designed for GEO/LEO/MEO missions.
Fast steering mirrors and optical stabilization hardware
Fast steering mirrors, optical inertial reference units and fine-pointing hardware for low-jitter pointing and stabilization in optical communications and imaging systems.
Directed-energy and counter-UAS systems
Directed-energy laser effectors integrated with electro-optical tracking, fire-control software and modular architectures for precision engagement of aerial threats.
Geospatial and multi-source analytics platform
Data analytics platform for ingesting imagery, video and unstructured text to generate actionable operational intelligence and GEOINT products.
Services
Payload and platform integration across ground, air, maritime and subsurface systems with rapid fielding and plug-and-play sensor support.
Cloud-enabled modeling, simulation and wargaming services to evaluate directed-energy concepts and multi-domain scenarios for research and operational planning.
Operational demonstrations, live open-air testing and engineering development unit integration to validate system performance in operational contexts.
Support for delivery via federal contract vehicles, reseller channels and OTA consortium mechanisms to facilitate acquisition and task-order execution.
Payload and platform integration across ground, air, maritime and subsurface systems with rapid fielding and plug-and-play sensor support.
Cloud-enabled modeling, simulation and wargaming services to evaluate directed-energy concepts and multi-domain scenarios for research and operational planning.
Operational demonstrations, live open-air testing and engineering development unit integration to validate system performance in operational contexts.
Support for delivery via federal contract vehicles, reseller channels and OTA consortium mechanisms to facilitate acquisition and task-order execution.
Expertise Areas
- Space systems engineering and satellite operations
- Phased-array and digital beamforming ground terminals
- Optical/laser communications and fine-pointing stabilization
- Directed-energy system engineering
Key Technologies
- Digital beamforming (multi-beam, multi-band)
- Phased-array antennas
- Laser communications terminals and back-end optics
- Optical inertial reference units
News & Updates
Demonstrated integrated backend mission services and operator orientation for the SCAR satellite communication augmentation program using a mobile command center and phased-array antenna demonstrations.
Award for full lifecycle development through full-rate production of transportable phased-array antennas and ground electronics/software to expand satellite control capacity.
Contract to deliver a Wargaming as a Service Enterprise to support a credible virtual range and digital ecosystem for directed energy concept evaluation.
Contract to deliver optical communications proto-flight terminals and a ground station to demonstrate on-orbit processing of satellite positioning and timing.
Order to provide portable RF counter-UAS kits to support fixed-site and mobile force protection for an Army unit.
Approval of industrial revenue bond and local economic incentives to support renovation and expansion of manufacturing, R&D and office space in Albuquerque.
Demonstrated integrated backend mission services and operator orientation for the SCAR satellite communication augmentation program using a mobile command center and phased-array antenna demonstrations.
Award for full lifecycle development through full-rate production of transportable phased-array antennas and ground electronics/software to expand satellite control capacity.
Contract to deliver a Wargaming as a Service Enterprise to support a credible virtual range and digital ecosystem for directed energy concept evaluation.
Contract to deliver optical communications proto-flight terminals and a ground station to demonstrate on-orbit processing of satellite positioning and timing.
Order to provide portable RF counter-UAS kits to support fixed-site and mobile force protection for an Army unit.
Approval of industrial revenue bond and local economic incentives to support renovation and expansion of manufacturing, R&D and office space in Albuquerque.