BlueHalo Wins Spot on NGA Geospatial Info Contract
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has chosen BlueHalo as one of the vendors on Luno B, a $200 million 5-year indefinite-quantity contract to transform the agency’s approach to geospatial information and knowledge. Under the contract, BlueHalo will deliver geospatial data that gives analysts data-quantified insight into worldwide economic, environmental and geopolitical activity. Luno B also expands
BlueHalo Wins $30.7M Contract to Support Navy Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response Program
BlueHalo has won a $30.7 million contract to provide systems engineering and support services for BlueHalo’s Mission Specialist Defender systems, the Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response remotely operated vehicle. The 5-year contract from the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific supports the U.S. Navy’s operations using the Mission Specialist Defender systems, the company said. “This follow-on contract
Top MarCom Execs to Watch in 2024: BlueHalo’s Paul Frommelt
Paul Frommelt Vice President of Marketing & Communications, BlueHalo As the head of the Marketing and Communications team at BlueHalo ⏤ a 5-year-old defense tech company with a total employee count of nearly 2,400 across 11 states and annual revenue approaching $1 billion ⏤ Paul Frommelt expanded BlueHalo’s brand presence following the acquisition of Eqlipse
2024 Pinnacle Awards Winner: BlueHalo’s Mary Clum
Mary Clum, president of the product and space systems portfolio at BlueHalo, has won WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Award for Space Executive of the Year (Private Company). On Nov. 21, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region. The event,
2024 Pinnacle Awards Winner: BlueHalo’s Meredith Bussey
Meredith Bussey, vice president of contracts at BlueHalo, has won WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Award for Contracts Executive of the Year (Private Company). On Nov. 21, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region. The event, attended by over 525
AeroVironment to Buy BlueHalo in $4.1B Deal
AeroVironment, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction valued at $4.1 billion. The combined company will integrate capabilities to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of high-growth franchises, driven by cutting-edge technology and focused on key priorities for the nation and its allies. An Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company, BlueHalo
Pinnacle Award Finalist Paul Frommelt: ‘Focus on Mastering the Art of Storytelling’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Paul Frommelt, vice president of marketing & communications at BlueHalo, and finalist in the Marketing Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, he talks about
Pinnacle Award Finalist Jimmy Jenkins: ‘Always Create Options for Yourself’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Jimmy Jenkins, president of the Armed Forces Portfolio at BlueHalo, and finalist in the DoD Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, he talks about recent
Pinnacle Award Finalist Meredith Bussey: ‘Embrace Challenges’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Meredith Bussey, vice president of contracts at BlueHalo, and finalist in the Contracts Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, she talks about recent achievements,
Pinnacle Award Finalist Mary Clum: ‘Focus and Determination Can Turn Any Decision into a Reality’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Mary Clum, president of the product & space systems portfolio at BlueHalo, and finalist in the Space Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, she
BlueHalo Appoints G. Maliek Ferebee as CHCO
BlueHalo announced G. Maliek Ferebee has joined the company as chief human capital officer. Ferebee will oversee the company’s human resources operations, including talent development, diversity, equity and inclusion, performance management, compensation and benefits and more. “Maliek brings a strong perspective that emphasizes human capital as the foundation of our future success,” said Robert Richards,
Top Contracts Execs to Watch in 2024: BlueHalo’s Meredith Bussey
Meredith Bussey Vice President of Contracts, BlueHalo Through strategic wins and acquisitions, BlueHalo is rapidly growing to become a next-generation defense technology prime. During her five years at BlueHalo, Meredith Bussey helped lead the successful integration of more than 12 companies, many of which lacked dedicated contracts teams themselves. This growth required Bussey to triple
Top AI Execs to Watch in 2024: BlueHalo’s Benjamin Bachrach
Benjamin Bachrach Senior Vice President, Office of the CTO, BlueHalo Ben Bachrach’s strategic vision and innovative approach helped shape BlueHalo’s Internal Research and Development program and drove product innovation through research and development. His AI/ML focus began with his career at BlueHalo over 20 years ago, when he foresaw the need for advanced machine vision,
BlueHalo Wins $95.4M Army Space and Missile Defense Command Contract
BlueHalo won a $95.4 million contract with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command to help advance the Directed Energy prototype development as part of the Laser Technology Research Development and Optimization program, through the Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium. Under this contract, BlueHalo will continue to design and build laser weapon systems for
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: BlueHalo’s Lisa Usserman
Lisa Usserman Vice President of Security, BlueHalo Prior to joining BlueHalo, Lisa Usserman spearheaded Eqlipse Technologies’ successful security integration of over seven companies, establishing a comprehensive and compliant security posture. Following BlueHalo’s acquisition of Eqlipse, Usserman became vice president of security and leads integration efforts from a security standpoint. With over 25 years of experience,
BlueHalo Wins Army Contract to Support High Energy Laser Systems
BlueHalo won a 4-year logistics support contract with the U.S. Army to provide preventative and corrective maintenance with operator and maintenance team training for BlueHalo’s Palletized High Energy Laser system. Developed by BlueHalo in support of the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, the system can engage and eliminate small unmanned aerial system
Top Space Execs to Watch in 2024: BlueHalo’s Mary Clum
Mary Clum Sector General Manager & Corporate Executive Vice President, BlueHalo The U.S. Space Force’s Space Rapid Capabilities awarded BlueHalo a $1.4 billion contract for the Satellite Communications Augmentation Resource program in 2022. Last September, Mary Clum and her team completed a successful demonstration of the Multi-band Software Defined Antenna tiles that will be deployed
BlueHalo to Acquire Eqlipse Technologies
BlueHalo announced it will acquire Eqlipse Technologies, a provider of products and solutions to the Defense Department and the intelligence community. BlueHalo will deliver enhanced scale and broader capabilities to its customers, accelerating the development and fielding of advanced defense technologies, according to the company. The combined entity will have nearly 2,400 employees across 11
Top Execs to Watch in 2024: BlueHalo’s Jonathan Moneymaker
Jonathan Moneymaker CEO, BlueHalo Professionally, while by no means yet a final achievement, Jonathan Moneymaker said he’s most proud of architecting BlueHalo from day one. He set out to disrupt and transform the global defense technology market and led his team through significant growth while executing this vision and strategy. Moneymaker believes they have built
BlueHalo Buys Ipsolon Research, Strengthens Next Gen Defense Tech Platform
Arlington Capital Partners-backed BlueHalo announced it has acquired Ipsolon Research. Founded in 2018, Ipsolon designs and manufactures high-performance, ultra-small form factor software-defined radios for use in mission-critical spaces constrained by harsh environments. “As SDRs continue to become more critical and ubiquitous in the development of next generation technology across the full portfolio of BlueHalo’s products,
BlueHalo Wins Navy Contract for Directed Energy Capability
BlueHalo won a contract from the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, to build a high-energy laser-directed energy weapon prototype. To do so, the company will adapt its LOCUST Laser Weapon System for integration onto the Marine Corps’ joint light tactical vehicle, so warfighters have advanced mobile air
BlueHalo Delivers New High-Energy Laser Diagnostic Capability to Navy
BlueHalo has successfully delivered and installed its Laser Instrumented Diagnostic Suite to the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, Virginia. LIDS is a set of instruments that measure High-Energy Laser performance and atmospheric conditions. This helps operators understand the laser’s performance and atmospheric impact before conducting expensive flight tests. BlueHalo will provide a total of
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Mark McNeely: ‘I am a Prime Example of BlueHalo’s Commitment to its People’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 17, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Private & Public Company finalist Mark McNeely, chief administrative officer at BlueHalo. Here, he shares stories of successes, focus areas and
Chief Officer Awards Finalist James Batt: ‘People First, Mission Always’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 17, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Chief Growth Officer, Private Company: >$100M &
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