Army SMDC LARDO Directed Energy Prototype Contract

Agency

US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC)

Award ID

Ceiling value

$95.4M

Vehicle

AMTC Other Transaction Agreement

Awarded

2024-05-21

Period of performance ends

• CompanyBlueHaloSpace, directed-energy, and counter-UAS defense-tech company built via Arlington Capital Partners roll-up; acquired by AeroVironment in a $4.1B all-stock deal that closed May 2025. Now operates as AeroVironment's Space, Cyber and Directed Energy segment; products include the Titan counter-UAS family and LOCUST directed-energy systems.

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What is the Army SMDC LARDO Directed Energy Prototype Contract contract?

On May 21, 2024 the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command awarded BlueHalo a $95.4M contract, via the Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC), for directed-energy prototype development under the Laser technology Research Development and Optimization (LARDO) program — building on BlueHalo's LOCUST laser systems to improve counter-UAS lethality against small drones.

Which agency awarded the Army SMDC LARDO Directed Energy Prototype Contract contract?

The Army SMDC LARDO Directed Energy Prototype Contract contract was awarded by US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) under a AMTC Other Transaction Agreement vehicle.

How much is the Army SMDC LARDO Directed Energy Prototype Contract contract worth?

The Army SMDC LARDO Directed Energy Prototype Contract contract has a value of $95.4M, awarded on 2024-05-21.

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