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blue halo have agreed to buy Eclipse Technologies An undisclosed amount to create an integrated entity focused on providing capabilities in the areas of space, counter-unmanned autonomous systems, cyber and electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence to customers in the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Thing.
The parties expect the transaction to close in the first quarter of 2024, with BlueHalo’s CEO Jonathan Moneymaker He will lead the combined entity, according to a joint release issued Tuesday.
“By combining BlueHalo and Eqlipse, both companies have a shared passion for combining innovative technology and customer intimacy to address some of the most complex and difficult problems facing customers in these uncertain times. It can create a strengthened organization with proven capabilities to deal with it. ” money maker,previous wash 100 Winner.
He said the acquisition will further increase the size and scale of the combined company, giving it the ability to drive rapid prototyping and innovation to support customers.
Eqlipse supports DoD and IC customers with products and services across cyber and signals intelligence engineering, digital operations and identity management, research and development, and electronic warfare.
The combined company will continue to be based in Arlington, Virginia, and will operate in 11 states with approximately 2,400 employees and annual revenues of approximately $1 billion. Leveraging the innovative products and technological talent of both companies to advance the development and deployment of defense technology.
BlueHalo and Eqlipse are portfolio companies of a private investment firm based in Washington, DC. Arlington Capital Partners.