LOCATIONS
LAND
01 Apr 26. Location for its new Babcock Capability Centre in Plymouth – a major milestone in plans to relocate up to 2,000 highly skilled employees into the heart of the city. The new Capability Centre will be based at 40-46 Royal Parade, the former home of Dingles and latterly House of Fraser, significantly increasing footfall in the city-centre, supporting local businesses and services, and helping to breathe new life into the iconic Plymouth building.
INDUSTRY TEAMINGS
O8 Apr 26. Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ/B3: EMBJ3) and the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at FIDAE for a possible expansion of industrial and technical cooperation to boost Colombia’s aerospace industry.
“The signing of this MoU strengthens the relationship built over the years with CIAC and paves the way for a possible expansion of technical and industrial cooperation across Embraer’s portfolio, which includes the A-29 Super Tucano and the KC-390 Millennium” said Fabio Caparica, Vice-President of Contracts at Embraer Defense & Security. “Our goal is to further strengthen the Colombian aerospace industry and evaluate opportunities to integrate CIAC into Embraer’s global production chains.”
“The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding with Embraer represents a strategic step towards strengthening the Colombian aerospace industry and consolidating CIAC as a relevant player in international scenarios. This agreement allows us to advance in the transfer of knowledge, the development of technical capabilities and the integration into global value chains, contributing to the growth of the sector and the positioning of Colombia as a regional benchmark in maintenance, innovation and aeronautical development,” said Colonel Oscar Francisco Zúñiga Martin, President of CIAC (E).
Colombia represents an important market for Embraer in all segments. Currently, the company has a fleet of 50 aircraft operating in the country, serving customers in the areas of Defense & Security, Commercial, and Executive Aviation. This includes 24 A-29 Super Tucanos operated by the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC, in Spanish), among others.
PERSONNEL
EUROPE APPOINTMENTS
U.S. APPOINTMENTS
April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fortastra Corporation, a developer of advanced space systems supporting national security and commercial missions, today announced the appointment of Josh Jetter, Sahil Desai and Arnold Nowinski to its leadership team. These new hires strengthen Fortastra’s engineering, product, and organizational capabilities as the company continues scaling to support modern space infrastructure operations.
Josh Jetter will take on the role of Chief Technology Officer at Fortastra, where he will spearhead the company’s engineering organization across design, manufacturing, integration and operations. Jetter brings top-level experience building advanced aerospace systems across both startup and traditional ecosystems. Previously, he served as Senior Director of Avionics Engineering and Manufacturing at Relativity Space, and as Director of Engineering at Impossible Aerospace. Earlier, he held engineering leadership roles at Momentus Space, contributed to hardware development for Starlink at SpaceX, and supported multiple space systems programs at Sandia National Laboratories. At Fortastra, Jetter will work closely with customers to align product roadmaps with evolving technical requirements and mission needs.
Sahil Desai joins Fortastra as Vice President of Product, where he will head up product strategy and growth to ensure Fortastra’s technology delivers mission-ready capabilities for defense and commercial partners. Desai started his career as an Intelligence Community Officer supporting national security initiatives. He later served as Director of Programs at Hermeus Corporation, teaming up with Fortastra CEO Mike Smayda, where he established the company’s program management function and helped secure key hypersonics contracts. Most recently, as Vice President of Aerospace and Defense Programs at Divergent Technologies, Desai helped scale the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies in defense technology environments.
Arnold Nowinski joins Fortastra as Vice President of People, bringing more than 25 years of experience supporting commercial, civil, and Department of Defense programs. He most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of the Space Launch and Sciences business unit at Astrion, where he staffed and led a team of more than 250 engineers and scientists across multiple NASA and U.S. Space Force programs. Arnold also spent time developing the flight safety system for Falcon 1 at SpaceX. Earlier in his career, he served as a developmental engineer in the United States Air Force, assisting in research and development at the Air Force Research Laboratory and mission assurance of National Security Space launches.
(Source: PR Newswire)
April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — V2X, Inc. (NYSE: VVX) today announced the appointment of Mike Uster as Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Uster will lead the company’s global information technology strategy, enterprise systems, and digital transformation initiatives, with a focus on strengthening cybersecurity, advancing AI-enabled capabilities, and enabling secure, resilient technology platforms that support V2X’s mission-critical operations. He will report directly to Jeremy C. Wensinger, President and Chief Executive Officer at V2X.
Uster brings more than 35 years of experience leading enterprise IT, innovation, and mission-critical technology solutions for government and industry. Most recently, he served as Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Senior Vice President at ManTech, where he led enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, cybersecurity modernization, and advanced technology adoption across global operations.
(Source: PR Newswire)
01 Apr 26. ICEYE US, an independent FOCI-mitigated U.S. company affiliated with ICEYE, the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR), today announced the formation of its Government Advisory Board. The board comprises two distinguished leaders with extensive experience across the U.S. defense, intelligence, and geospatial intelligence communities.
Lieutenant General John Shaw, USSF (Ret.)
Vice Admiral Bob Sharp, USN (Ret.)
The mission of the ICEYE US Government Advisory Board is to advance the strategic integration of commercial space-based monitoring capabilities within the U.S. national security ecosystem by providing expert guidance on acquisition reform, mission architecture, and operational integration.
“We’re honored to have assembled this Government Advisory Board as ICEYE US matures our capabilities to meet the full spectrum of national security challenges,” said Eric Jensen, CEO of ICEYE US. “Admiral Sharp and General Shaw understand what it takes to turn capability into operational advantage. Their guidance will be instrumental as we deliver capabilities that are mission-ready and operationally relevant, and we’re grateful they’re willing to help us get there.”
“I have been a longtime advocate for the unique insights offered by SAR and have always been impressed by ICEYE’s leadership in the industry,” said Vice Admiral Bob Sharp, USN (Ret.). “Passionate, creative problem solvers dedicated to mission success, they continually innovate and evolve to ensure they’re delivering the very best products and services possible to help inform decision and action where and when it matters most. I’m excited and honored to be joining the crew!”
(Source: PR Newswire)
REST OF THE WORLD APPOINTMENTS
O8 Apr 26. DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in advanced defense and counter unmanned systems (CUxS) technology, today announced a leadership transition with Angus Bean appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective today. After leading DroneShield through a period of significant growth and global expansion, Oleg Vornik will step down as Chief Executive Officer. At the same time, Peter James will step down as Chairman of the Board following years of leadership and service to the company.