BlueHalo’s anti-drone missile passes critical development milestone

HUNTSVILLE – The use of drones in combat is increasing and so, in kind, is the development of missiles to counter drone attacks.

In Huntsville, which has a legacy of missile technology, work is being done on that element of global defense.

BlueHalo, which has deployed Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems, recently completed critical milestones in the development of its Next-Generation C-UAS Missile: Freedom Eagle (FE-1).  

“On battlefields around the globe, drones are proving to be one of the most rapidly evolving threats to national security, demanding the accelerated development of innovative technologies for continued all-domain dominance,” said CEO Jonathan Moneymaker. “Our forward-thinking investments and collaborative efforts have positioned BlueHalo as a trusted and viable alternative missile provider, ready to outpace these emerging threats with superior technology while expanding the solid rocket motor industrial base and creating a more robust national security supply chain.” 

BlueHalo said the FE-1’s maneuverability can counter an array of Short Range Air Defense  threats. 

“FE-1 doesn’t just meet today’s challenges; it evolves with them,” said Jimmy Jenkins, president, BlueHalo Armed Forces Portfolio. “We’ve already reached the point in FE-1’s development where we are firing rocket motors because we identified the need early and have the capability, know-how, and agility to develop and deliver a technically superior solution to the frontlines quickly.

“We’re proud to work with AMTC and PEO Missile and Space to rapidly bring this critical capability to the warfighter.” 

The missile joins BlueHalo’s suite of anti-drone solutions, including its LOCUST Directed Energy Laser Weapon System, which has been deployed to identify, track, and engage a wide variety of targets with its hard-kill High Energy Laser.  

“With FE-1, we’re providing warfighters with increased range, reduced time-to-target, and rapid launch capabilities,” said James Batt, BlueHalo chief growth officer. “With the addition of this kinetic offering to our proven C2, Directed Energy, and RF-based C-UAS solutions, BlueHalo is proud to deliver ironclad, industry-leading end-to-end layered air and missile defense.”