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Elsight Signs US Army Procurement Agreement

September 3, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Elsight signs Basic Ordering Agreement with US Army.
Agreement simplifies procurement of Halo connectivity platform.
Elsight's Halo platform added to Pentagon's Blue UAS list earlier this year.
Company expands manufacturing capacity in US and Germany.

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Strategic Implications

This agreement may indicate the US Army's growing interest in secure connectivity technology for unmanned systems. Elsight's expansion into the US defense market could suggest a shift in demand for advanced drone technology, which may benefit other companies in the sector.

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What Happened

Israeli Drone Tech Firm Expands US Defense Market Presence

Israeli drone tech firm Elsight has signed a Basic Ordering Agreement with the US Army, allowing military units to procure its Halo connectivity platform more directly. The agreement follows the addition of Elsight’s Halo platform to the Pentagon’s Blue UAS list earlier this year. Elsight develops secure communications technology for unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime platforms, and its Halo system has accumulated over 500,000 operational hours across more than 100 customers. The company has also demonstrated its technology at US military events and is expanding manufacturing capacity in the US and Germany. This development was reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: September 3, 2026

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