Huntsville-based Blue Halo has acquired defense technology company Eclipse, the companies announced.

Details of the contract have not been disclosed. BlueHalo's Cummings Research Park facility employs more than 250 of his employees.

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BlueHalo powered by Eqlipse's high-end technical talent and a suite of innovative products The company said it will provide customers with expanded scale and broader capabilities, accelerating the development and commercialization of advanced defense technologies.

The combined organization will have approximately 2,400 employees in 11 states and annual sales approaching $1 billion. BlueHalo CEO Jonathan Moneymaker will lead the combined company.

“The only constant in global defense is the certainty that threats will continue to evolve. The battlefield will emerge and the landscape will change,” Moneymaker said. “With a shared passion for combining innovative technology and customer intimacy, the combination of BlueHalo and Eqlipse will address some of the most complex and challenging problems facing customers in these uncertain times. The result is a stronger organization with proven capabilities.

“This acquisition will catapult us to the forefront of the industry, give us additional size and scale, and solidify our position as a leading alternative to the largest government contractors. “This will further enhance our ability to drive the unlimited rapid prototyping and innovative work our customers rely on, without the bureaucratic hurdles that slow development and stretch budgets.”

Since its founding in 2019, BlueHalo has served as prime contractor on top priority contracts, including the Space Force's recent $1.4 billion Satellite Communications Enhancement Resource Program.From laser communication payloads to critical Class A satellites In addition to its subsystems, BlueHalo has more than 260 systems in orbit.

Eqlipse offers a rich portfolio of solutions that provide industry-leading functionality.Spectrum Cyber ​​and Signals Intelligence Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Digital operations and identity management, and cutting-edge research and development.

“We are very proud of what we have been able to accomplish using Eqlipse. We are excited about the many benefits this combination brings to both our employees and our company. “Customer” Eqlipse CEO Dennis Kelly. “With our expanded scale and capabilities, BlueHalo remains dedicated to delivering the rapid innovation our customers need and providing a ring of protection for everything we hold dear.”