Draganfly appoints Pasagian to lead Defense USA operations
Draganfly said Brig. Gen. AJ Pasagian, USMC (Ret’d), will lead its Defense USA unit as the company expands its U.S. defense business.
Draganfly said Brig. Gen. AJ Pasagian, USMC (Ret’d), will lead its Defense USA unit as the company expands its U.S. defense business.
Draganfly Inc. said Aug. 25, 2026, that it appointed Brigadier General AJ Pasagian, USMC (Ret’d), as president of Draganfly Defense USA. The company said he will oversee the unit’s operations and help guide its growth in the U.S. defense market.
Draganfly said the appointment comes as it expands in the United States in response to growing demand for defense and security products and services. The company said the move is part of plans to build out its capabilities, expand its footprint and deepen relationships across government and industry.
In its announcement, Draganfly described itself as a drone solutions and systems developer with business across public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping and surveying markets. The company also said it has been recognized for innovation and excellence for more than 25 years.
Draganfly said Pasagian served from 2018 to 2022 as commanding general of Marine Corps Systems Command. The company said he was the acquisition decision authority for more than 450 U.S. Marine Corps ground and information technology programs, led more than 2,400 personnel and oversaw annual execution of federal appropriations supporting Department of War priorities.
Before joining Draganfly, Pasagian was a managing director in KPMG’s Federal Advisory practice, according to the release. Draganfly said he brings more than 35 years of U.S. Marine Corps and private-sector leadership experience.
Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell said the U.S. defense markets are undergoing “transformative growth” and said Pasagian’s appointment is an important step in meeting U.S. demand for Draganfly defense products and services.
Pasagian said he was excited to join Draganfly Defense USA at what he called an important point in the company’s growth. He said Draganfly has built a foundation as a North American developer of drone technologies and autonomous systems and said he looks forward to expanding U.S. operations and relationships across the defense and government sectors.
Draganfly issued the announcement from Tampa, Florida, on Aug. 25, 2026. The company did not announce any additional leadership changes or financial terms in the release.
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