The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has officially selected connectivity solutions provider Elsight to advance to Phase 3 of the Project G.I., Design Reference Mission 2 (DRM2) Prize Challenge.
This selection follows the company’s successful performance during Phase 2, where the HALO multilink bonded connectivity platform was demonstrated as a critical enabler for Uncrewed Systems (UxS). Evaluators were presented with an in-person capability briefing and demonstration highlighting the system’s ability to support tactical operations in contested environments. The technology showed how data-distributed connectivity can enhance operational effectiveness, lethality, and survivability, specifically noting its capacity to withstand jamming and other electronic warfare methods.
The HALO platform functions by leveraging multilink aggregation to combine available communication channels, including cellular, satellite, and RF networks, into a single, secured communications tunnel. This bonded “spectrum-aware” technology is designed to ensure uninterrupted command and control (C2) and real-time data transmission. The system is currently at TRL 9 readiness and remains device-agnostic, allowing for seamless integration with leading UAV Blue UAS models.
Yoav Amitai, CEO of Elsight, said, “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.”
Amitai added, “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.”
As part of the Phase 3 selection, the DIU has awarded Elsight a monetary prize to support continued participation and demonstration activities, alongside an additional award for the completion of Phase 2. In this next stage, the company will focus on further demonstrating and validating the HALO system’s operational readiness across real-world scenarios.
