The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has selected Elsight, a company specializing in secure and reliable connectivity solutions for uncrewed systems, to advance to Phase 3 of the Project G.I., Design Reference Mission 2 (DRM2) Prize Challenge.
The selection follows Elsight’s successful performance in Phase 2, where the company demonstrated its HALO multilink bonded connectivity platform as a key enabler for mission-ready uncrewed systems supporting tactical operations in contested environments.
The HALO system impressed evaluators during an in-person capability briefing and demonstration by showing how multilink, data-distributed connectivity can significantly enhance operational effectiveness. This capability increases both lethality and survivability in complex environments, including withstanding jamming and other electronic warfare methods.
Based on this performance, DIU invited Elsight to participate in Phase 3 and awarded a monetary prize to support the company’s continued participation and demonstration activities. An additional monetary Phase 2 completion award will be issued alongside the initial Phase 3 funding. Under Phase 3, Elsight will further demonstrate and validate its HALO system’s operational readiness across real-world scenarios.
Elsight’s HALO connectivity platform leverages multilink aggregation for continuous coverage by seamlessly combining all available communication channels, including cellular, satellite, and RF networks, into a single, secured communications tunnel. This bonded, “spectrum-aware” technology ensures uninterrupted Command and Control (C2) and real-time data transmission even in contested environments. The system is described as being at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9 and is device-agnostic, integrating seamlessly with the leading UAV Blue UAS models.
Yoav Amitai, CEO of Elsight, stated, “We’re honored to continue working with the Defense Innovation Unit and our U.S. DOW partners. Our HALO platform has been designed to deliver resilient, secured, and portable connectivity that modern uncrewed systems demand. Advancing to Phase 3 underscores our shared commitment to empowering tactical defense operations with persistent, mission-critical communications, ready to scale to meet DOW’s production requirements.”
Mr. Amitai further noted the significance of the achievement, stating, “This milestone holds pivotal significance. It validates both Halo’s effectiveness in ensuring persistent connectivity while showcasing our readiness to scale production to thousands of units to meet DOW’s demands. We are fully prepared for this next stage.”
