Blue Halo: The Defense Tech Startup Making Waves in the Industry

Blue Halo, a defense tech startup founded by Gold Star Brother Jonathan Moneymaker, is making waves in the industry with its high-energy laser systems now being deployed by the Army overseas to shoot down drones. With a personal mission to keep men and women in harm’s way safe and bring them home, Moneymaker’s dedication to the cause is evident in the rapid success of Blue Halo.

After securing a $1 billion contract from the Pentagon, Blue Halo is delivering its innovative Palletized High Energy Laser (P-HEL) system to the Army, enabling them to take down drones with pinpoint accuracy. In addition to lasers, Blue Halo also produces autonomous systems, counter-drone technologies, space technology, and cyber warfare solutions, all powered by its machine learning software, Metis.

With a merger this year with Eqlipse Technologies, Blue Halo is quickly approaching $1 billion in revenue and has 2,400 employees across 11 states. The company recently secured a $95.4 million contract with the Space and Missile Defense Command to develop prototype directed energy solutions.

While many tech startups are eyeing the defense industry, Blue Halo’s success can be attributed to its insider knowledge of the defense industry combined with the operational speeds typical of the tech world. Moneymaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the military’s needs and earning the trust of defense officials to navigate the procurement process successfully.

Unlike Silicon Valley tech firms, Blue Halo leads without ego and focuses on being part of something bigger. With plans for an IPO in the near future, the company’s “ring of protection” is only set to expand further, solidifying its position as a key player in the defense tech industry.