General Atomics has completed the acquisition of the business of Guidestar Optical Systems, Inc. — the business will be integrated into the General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) group.
Guidestar Optical Systems’ innovations in adaptive optics align with GA-EMS’ focus on delivering groundbreaking technologies for the space and defense markets.
Founded in 2013, Guidestar Optical Systems is an optical systems research and development company focused on the design and development of innovative optical solutions for uses in directed energy, free space laser communications and sensing and imaging through optical turbulence.
Executive Comment
“We are excited to bring the Guidestar team on board to further enhance our diverse portfolio of laser technologies,” stated Scott Forney, President of GA-EMS. “Guidestar’s expertise in adaptive optics has led to significant advancements in laser communications, high-energy laser technologies, ISR (Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance), and atmospheric measurement and forecasting. This acquisition expands our ability to design, build, test, and deliver an extensive set of optical technologies to our customers.”