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| Industry | Maritime defense |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Andover, Massachusetts |
Key people | Paul Jensen, Eric Johnson and Rear Admiral Jeffrey Hathaway |
| Products | defense barriers for shoreline wave damage |
| Website | http://www.halodefense.com/ |
HALO Maritime Defense Systems (HMDS) is a company that protects shorelines from wave damage. (CB) Paul Jensen is the current CEO, former Raytheon executive Eric Johnson is its COO, and Rear Admiral Jeffrey Hathaway sits on its Board of Advisors. (BCB, MHT) The company is headquartered in Andover, MA. (HD)
History
HMDS was founded in 2000, originally named Elemental Innovation, Inc. (CB) HMDS was founded by father and son inventors Robert and Justin Bishop. (BJ) Elemental Innovation, Inc. changed its name to HALO Maritime Defense in 2008. (CB) (BJ
Product
HDMS defense barriers guard against shoreline wave damage and underwater threats, including enemy divers and torpedoes. (RP)
Its designs protect strategic assets including ports, naval bases, and coastal oil and gas facilities. (NS) HALO Maritime Defense Systems are designed to counter a wide range of geopolitical threats, including piracy and suicide attacks on US vessels committed by terrorists. (HD, STN)