Author: Naomi Cooper|| Date Published: April 12, 2023
BlueHalo has secured a potential $76 million other transaction agreement with the U.S. Army to develop a 20-kilowatt class laser weapon for countering drone threats.
The company said Tuesday it aims to build the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser prototype for installation on the service branch’s Infantry Squad Vehicle and help soldiers perform counter-unmanned aircraft system missions.
The Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office issued the OTA award after accepting delivery of the company-built LOCUST laser technology for use in conjunction with the Palletized High Energy Laser prototype.
“Our LOCUST LWS has successfully engaged and defeated numerous drone threats across a wide variety of background, clutter, slant range and threat conditions,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, CEO of BlueHalo and a previous Wash100 awardee.
The artificial intelligence-powered optical and laser system supports target identification and engagement using the directed energy approach.
The OTA’s potential amount comprises a $45.7 million base value and $30.2 million in options.
The Space Development Agency has awarded $3.5 billion in other transaction authority agreements to Lockheed Martin, L3Harris Technologies, Northrop Grumman…
The Defense Health Agency has awarded TriWest Healthcare Alliance $6.8 billion to continue providing healthcare and administrative services in support…
HawkEye 360, provider of space-based signals intelligence, has acquired Innovative Signal Analysis, a Dallas, Texas-based company manufacturing high-performance signal-processing technologies.…
