BlueHalo LLC has been awarded a $19.4 million Department of Defense contract to support the development of advanced ceramic materials and processes.
The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, valued at up to $19,454,545, focuses on advanced ceramics technologies, including structural monolithic ceramics, ceramic matrix composites and specialized functional ceramic materials. The work will also involve developing new processes and sophisticated computational models.
The project will be performed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and is expected to be completed by Dec. 4, 2029. The contract was awarded as a sole-source acquisition, with initial fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds totaling $600,000 obligated at the time of award.
BlueHalo, a Virginia-based defense technology firm with a growing presence in Huntsville, supports a range of national security missions, including space superiority, directed energy, counter-uncrewed aircraft systems and cyber operations.
The company operates multiple facilities in Huntsville, building on the legacy of AEgis Technologies, and plays a key role in developing next-generation systems such as advanced sensors, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, and counter-drone technologies.
BlueHalo operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of AeroVironment after the acquisition was finalized in 2025.
