BlueHalo Acquires Citadel Defense
BlueHalo, a provider of advanced engineering solutions and technology to the national security community, has announced that it has acquired Citadel Defense Company.
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Citadel develops advanced counter-unmanned aerial systems technology utilized by customers within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, as well as civilian, commercial, and international markets. Founded in 2016, Citadel's team of engineers and data scientists has developed best-of-breed cUAS products that leverage proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning ("AI/ML") algorithms to enable operators to locate drone threats, track flight paths, and autonomously neutralize threats.
Citadel's industry-leading solutions create a distinct operational advantage for servicemen and servicewomen on the front lines. When defending against drone swarms and difficult-to-detect threats, Citadel's AI/ML-powered systems allow operators to identify and terminate enemy UAS threats with unmatched speed, accuracy, and reliability.
BlueHalo is a rapidly expanding national security platform with market-leading capabilities spanning directed energy, cUAS, space superiority, space technology, advanced radio frequency, autonomy, and cyber and signals intelligence (SIGINT). The acquisition of Citadel complements BlueHalo's directed energy and layered perimeter defense capabilities where the company delivers a full suite of products including the Locust Laser Weapon System and Argus Perimeter Security Solution.
Citadel's cUAS capabilities coupled with BlueHalo's existing portfolio of proprietary technology will uniquely enable the company to deliver multi-modal, unified cUAS solutions that support the warfighter and protect critical infrastructure.
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David Wodlinger, a Partner at Arlington Capital Partners, said
"The increasing sophistication and widespread availability of UAS represents a critical and growing threat vector that will increasingly become a top priority for more and more organizations. Citadel has developed an innovative cUAS solution that we believe counters this threat in a differentiated way, positioning the Company to capture an outsized share of this large and growing market."
Chris Williams, CEO of Citadel, shared
"Under the BlueHalo platform, our new and existing customers will benefit from an expanded set of capabilities, talent, and resources to achieve greater mission impact. We are excited to join an innovative company that we know will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible."
Henry Albers, a Vice President at Arlington Capital Partners, said
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Source: Press Release
