GKN Aerospace appoints new director of defence and space

The aerospace company has recruited an executive with more than 30 years of experience from the defence sector

By Kevin Landor Laursen

August 12, 2026 2:15 PM

GKN Aerospace has appointed a new programme director for its defence and space activities, with responsibility for programmes, partnerships and customer commitments across combat aircraft, future air defence systems and space.

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