HALO - The Next Generation Optical Network for the AI Era Bringing the World The Power of Light®
PARIS, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laser Light Holdings, Ltd. ("Laser Light") today announced its Request for Information (RFI) process seeking potential prime contractors and associated subsystem/component suppliers for its planned High Articulation Laser Optical (HALO) satellite constellation. HALO will be a core component of Laser Light's ultra-high-speed, on-demand global network spanning space, terrestrial, and subsea infrastructure and designed to meet growing worldwide demand for artificial intelligence (AI) connectivity.
Laser Light's all-optical constellation is slated for Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite design and is expected to become operational within 30 to 36 months of an order. HALO will integrate with Laser Light's expanding ground network of fiber, subsea cable, and optical ground nodes. Together, this infrastructure will support the company's global, multi-domain data service across space, ground, and subsea networks, as well as advanced services at the Edge and Far Edge. Laser Light's patented StarBeam™ network orchestration system will manage the ecosystem, enabling high-bandwidth, low-latency routes and data distribution tailored to customers' global, regional, and local needs.
Laser Light is soliciting companies interested in acting as the prime contractor for the HALO system, to include:
- Space Segment
- Optical Satellite System (OSS) Payload
- Spacecraft Bus
- Ground Segment
- Optical Terminals
- Sky Sensor
- Extended Ground Network System (XGNS) Interface
- Satellite Operations Center
- Network Operations Center
- Core interface for Starbeam AI Operating System across system
- The HALO prime will be responsible for the entire program from initial trade studies through design/build to launch and end-to-end On-Orbit verification.
Laser Light is also interested in companies who may be providers of HALO subsystems, components or services (such as launch) but otherwise are not proposing to be considered for the Prime role. Such vendors will be asked to complete a Supplier RFI that Laser Light will use to qualify them on the prospective supplier list and to distribute to prospective Primes.
"This RFI marks the final stage in bringing Laser Light's validated architecture to market," said Robert "Bob" Brumley, Chairman and CEO. "With key patents approved, our ground, subsea, compute, and storage assets under contract and expanding, and StarBeam orchestration software in development, we are positioned to deliver an industry-first, multi-domain global data ecosystem—built to meet the communications demands of the AI era at the global, regional, and edge levels."
Submission Details
- Expressions of interest must be submitted by October 2nd at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time. The prospective vendors must indicate whether they are interested in the Prime Contractor role or will be providing information to Laser Light to be qualified as a potential subsystem or component supplier.
- NDAs must be completed by Friday, October 9th, at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time.
- Prospective Offerors who express interest and complete the NDA will be able to access the full RFI details at www.laserlightcomms.com/RFI no later than October 12, 2026.
- Detailed RFI responses will be due November 2nd at 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time.
About Laser Light Holdings, Ltd.
Laser Light Holdings, Ltd. is building global data infrastructure for the AI economy. Its planned carrier-neutral network will integrate terrestrial, subsea, and satellite optical technologies to move data faster, more securely, and more efficiently across companies, countries, and continents. Combining advanced optical networking, intelligent software, and strategic partnerships, Laser Light aims to create the world's first multi-domain global data utility—supporting rising AI demand while expanding connectivity, resilience, innovation, and economic opportunity. By making data as widely available as power and water, the company seeks to help ideas and information move freely, broaden access to opportunity, and enable talent to thrive regardless of geography.
More information may be found at: www.laserlightcomms.com
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This document contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding HALO's design, timeline, capabilities, funding strategy, and anticipated market position. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in the regulatory environment, supply chain conditions, capital markets, and technical or programmatic developments. Actual outcomes may differ materially from those described. Laser Light undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.
Media Contact
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