Draganfly names retired Marine general as U.S. defense unit president

Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) has appointed Brigadier General AJ Pasagian, USMC (Ret'd), as President of Draganfly Defense USA, according to a company statement.

Pasagian will oversee Draganfly's U.S. defense operations, with responsibilities that include advancing growth initiatives, managing government and industry relationships, and expanding the company's operational presence in the unmanned systems market.

Pasagian served in the United States Marine Corps for more than 35 years. From 2018 to 2022, he served as Commanding General of Marine Corps Systems Command, where he held acquisition decision authority over more than 450 ground and information technology programs and led an organization of more than 2,400 personnel. Following his military career, he worked as a Managing Director in KPMG's Federal Advisory practice.

"AJ brings tremendous experience in defense acquisition, government operations, leadership, and organizational growth," said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. "His appointment is an important step in meeting the U.S. demand for Draganfly defense products and services."

"Draganfly has built a strong foundation as a North American developer of drone technologies and autonomous systems," Pasagian said. "I look forward to working with the team to expand our U.S. operations and deepen our relationships across the defense and government sectors."

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