AEVEX Announces Leadership Transition; Brian Raduenz to Become Executive Chairman, Roger Wells Appointed Chief Executive Officer
AEVEX today announced that its current Chief Executive Officer, Brian Raduenz, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, and the Company’s President, Roger Wells, will be appointed Chief Executive Officer. Wells’s appointment reflects the culmination of his planned transition to CEO, which was established when he joined the Company as President in April 2025. This methodical transition plan ensures AEVEX’s continued focus on disciplined execution, customer success, leadership continuity, and global growth.
U.S. Army Selects AEVEX Atlas for Initial Launched Effects Fielding
The U.S. Army has selected AEVEX’s Atlas Precision Strike System for its initial Launched Effects–Short Range (LE-SR) fielding effort. The decision follows a series of test events conducted by soldiers and a successful special user demonstration (SUD) event that validated Atlas’ operational readiness and ability to deliver autonomous precision effects in support of the Army’s modernization priorities.
AEVEX Names Brett Hush Senior Vice President of Tactical Systems
AEVEX today announced that Brett Hush has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Tactical Systems. Hush will lead strategy, product development, and growth initiatives across AEVEX’s Tactical Systems portfolio, working closely with engineering, programs, and business development teams to accelerate delivery of operationally relevant capabilities to defense customers.
