Draganfly Appoints Brigadier General AJ Pasagian USMC (Ret’d) as President of Draganfly Defense USA Operations
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Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) appointed Brigadier General AJ Pasagian, USMC (Ret’d), as President of Draganfly Defense USA, effective with the company’s ongoing U.S. expansion. He will oversee Defense USA operations, drive strategic growth initiatives, and strengthen relationships across U.S. defense, government, and industry customers.
Pasagian previously served as Commanding General of Marine Corps Systems Command from 2018 to 2022, acting as acquisition decision authority for more than 450 U.S. Marine Corps ground and IT programs and leading over 2,400 personnel. He later held a Managing Director role in KPMG’s Federal Advisory practice. According to Draganfly, his appointment supports rising demand for trusted North American unmanned systems and reflects continued investment in the company’s U.S. defense and government market presence.
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- Appointment of retired USMC Brigadier General AJ Pasagian to lead Defense USA operations
- Leader with acquisition authority experience over more than 450 Marine Corps programs
- Prior command of organization with over 2,400 personnel supports complex program management
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10 | Q2 earnings report | Negative | -5.9% | Record revenue accompanied by substantially higher quarterly losses. |
| Aug 7 | Shareholder update | Neutral | +4.5% | Management scheduled a shareholder call and Q2 results release. |
| Jul 27 | Strategic partnership | Positive | +4.3% | SRLEEA selected Draganfly for a drone readiness program. |
| Jun 25 | Strategic partnership | Positive | -3.5% | IACLEA selected Draganfly for a national campus drone program. |
| Jun 11 | Acquisition completion | Positive | +13.7% | Draganfly completed the Skip Dynamix acquisition for up to US$7.525 million. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Positive partnership and acquisition announcements aligned with gains twice, while one similar partnership diverged; the recent earnings release coincided with a decline despite record revenue.
Key Terms
unmanned systems technical
autonomous systems technical
original equipment manufacturer technical
federal appropriations financial
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Appointment reinforces Draganfly’s U.S. leadership as the Company responds to increasing demand for its defense and security products and services
Tampa, FL., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, today announced the appointment of Brigadier General AJ Pasagian, USMC (Ret’d), as President of Draganfly Defense USA.
In this role, Pasagian will oversee Draganfly’s Defense USA operations in support of the Company’s continued expansion across the United States. His responsibilities will include advancing strategic growth initiatives, strengthening relationships across government and industry, and expanding Draganfly’s Defense USA capabilities and operational footprint to address growing demand for advanced unmanned systems.
From 2018 to 2022, Pasagian served as the Commanding General of Marine Corps Systems Command, where he was the acquisition decision authority for more than 450 U.S. Marine Corps ground and information technology programs. In that role, he led an organization of more than 2,400 personnel and oversaw the annual execution of federal appropriations supporting Department of War priorities.
Prior to joining Draganfly, Pasagian served as a Managing Director in KPMG’s Federal Advisory practice. Pasagian brings extensive senior leadership, defense acquisition, and government experience to Draganfly following more than 35 years of service in the United States Marine Corps and subsequent leadership within the private sector.
“The U.S. defense markets are undergoing transformative growth, creating important opportunities for trusted, North American drone technology,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “AJ brings tremendous experience in defense acquisition, government operations, leadership, and organizational growth. His appointment is an important step in meeting the U.S. demand for Draganfly defense products and services.”
“I am excited to join Draganfly Defense USA at an important point in the Company’s growth,” said Pasagian. “Draganfly has built a strong foundation as a North American developer of drone technologies and autonomous systems. I look forward to working with the team to expand our U.S. operations, deepen our relationships across the defense and government sectors, and deliver reliable capabilities that address the evolving requirements of our American customers.”
The appointment reflects Draganfly’s continued investment in its U.S. operations as the Company expands its presence across defense, and government markets.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a leader in cutting-edge drone solutions and software that are transforming industries and serving stakeholders globally. Recognized for innovation and excellence for over 25 years, Draganfly is an award-winning Original Equipment Manufacturer and technology integrator to the public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets. The Company is driven by passion, ingenuity, and a mission to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to customers worldwide, saving time, money, and lives.
For more information, visit www.draganfly.com.
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Erika Racicot
Email: media@draganfly.com
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Cameron Chell
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