Simon Palumbo, co-founder of passive radar company Silentium Defence, has been posted to the US.
Palumbo will assume the role, Executive Vice President, Silentium Defense Corporation and will be responsible for in-country customer support, business development, talent acquisition and growth of the US team.
The move follows Silentium’s first US contract announced in October 2023 and is a direct response to increased demand for its Maverick M8 passive radar systems across the defense, commercial and government markets.
"It is clear we have a unique technology that addresses a specific capability gap in the current operating picture, especially as it relates to Counter-UAS and expeditionary force protection," Palumbo said.
"Our low-size, weight and power passive radar system is highly mobile and can see everything in the airspace, even non-emitting objects like silent, autonomous systems and dark drones."
Recently trialled by US Special Operations Command and Naval Special Warfare Command, the Maverick M8 can be assembled from a backpack in "less than" seven minutes according to the company.Â
Dr Palmer remains at the helm of the Australian operation and will continue to drive the 60-strong team head quartered in Adelaide, South Australia while Mr Palumbo will leverage his deep customer and industry relationships in the US to convert current opportunities and build the operational and leadership footprint required for scale.