Advanced Navigation has appointed Wayne Prender as Global Head of Defense.
Prender brings over 20 years of experience in the global defense industrial base, with expertise in C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) technologies and uncrewed and robotic systems, as well as systems engineering and government contracting.
He joins Advanced Navigation following an 18-year tenure at Textron Systems, where he was the Senior Vice President of Air Systems and led the design, development, fielding and sustainment of uncrewed systems. Prender was also responsible for Aerosonde Pty (now part of Textron Systems), overseeing engineering and operations during its transition from a civil and commercial platform to a successful multimillion-dollar global defense platform.
Prior to joining the defense industry, Prender served in the U.S. Army, as a Platoon Leader and Battalion Intelligence Officer, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions during deployment to Iraq. He was also Aide-de-Camp for the Commanding General of the U.S. Army’s 20th Support Command (CBRNE). He serves on the Board of Directors for The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and was a charter member of its Maritime Advocacy Committee.
Advanced Navigation Global Head of Defense, Wayne Prender, said; “In today’s global defense market, having cutting-edge APNT solutions is mission-critical. The disruptive solutions that Advanced Navigation designs and delivers at speed provide the situational awareness warfighters need to act quickly and decisively, especially when traditional forms of navigation are unavailable. Not only does this intelligence minimize the risk of disorientation and reduce mission delays, it also ensures that mission objectives can be achieved with increased precision, survivability and effectiveness.
“I look forward to joining the team and bringing these vital capabilities to a global stage, as we work to bolster the defense mechanisms of our allied nations.”
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