Attalon Appoints Defense Technology Leader Jonathan Moneymaker to Board of Directors

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attalon, Inc., an independent U.S.-based defense technology company delivering directed energy, optical, coating and thermal technologies for mission-critical aerospace and defense platforms, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Moneymaker to its Board of Directors. This appointment brings one of the sector’s proven defense-tech architects to Attalon as the company expands capacity, accelerates product development, and scales execution for national-security customers.

Moneymaker brings deep experience building high-performance defense technology companies across advanced hardware, directed energy, counter-UAS, and autonomy. As Chief Executive Officer of BlueHalo, he led the company through rapid expansion, capability diversification, and large-scale program execution, establishing BlueHalo as a leading provider of counter-UAS and directed energy solutions. His career also includes senior leadership roles across Fortune 50 defense primes, disruptive startups, private equity, and intelligence-focused enterprises, where he built teams and platforms for some of the most demanding customers in the defense and national security communities.

“The defense industrial base is being retooled in real time. The winners will innovate faster, scale manufacturing capacity quicker, and deliver reliable technology to the field,” said John Bergeron, Chief Executive Officer of Attalon. “Jonathan has done that repeatedly. He understands how to turn differentiated and disruptive technology into operational capability, and his experience will be invaluable as Attalon expands production for high-energy laser platforms moving rapidly from prototype to fielded capability for the warfighters.”

“Attalon has a rare combination of deep technical heritage, a mission-focused disruptive mindset, and U.S.-based manufacturing with the ability to scale to meet the ever-increasing demand signal of our warfighters,” said Jonathan Moneymaker. “The company’s advanced lasers, optics, and coatings are embedded in mission critical platforms where precision, reliability, and speed of execution matter. I’m excited to support John and the team as Attalon expands its role in today’s next-gen defense industrial base.”

Moneymaker’s appointment strengthens Attalon’s Board as the company broadens its role as a critical technology provider for next-generation directed energy systems. His background in scaling organizations, integrating advanced technologies, and delivering complex platforms will support Attalon’s investments across directed energy, optical manufacturing, precision coatings, and other advanced subsystems.

Re-established in 2025 as an independent, mission-first platform backed by Advent, Attalon is investing in capacity, R&D, and execution across programs that support the United States and its allies. The company’s heritage spans advanced lasers, precision optics, and precision coatings supporting aircraft, satellites, missiles, and emerging high-energy platforms.

About Attalon

Attalon, Inc. is an independent U.S. defense technology company specializing in advanced subsystems, precision-engineered components and coatings that enable mission-critical defense platforms. Focused on performance, reliability, and mission impact, Attalon designs and manufactures laser, optical, and thermal technologies that support the next generation of defense capabilities. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with operations across the United States.