September 20, 2024 - Leshia Pearson (Oklahoma Department of Commerce)

This week on Rethink Vertical, we’re talking with Leshia Pearson, ACES Aerospace and Defense Director at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. We dive into Oklahoma’s bold push to become a powerhouse in the UAS. Aerospace. And defense industries. With cutting-edge technology revolutionizing the battlefield in Ukraine, we’ll explore how these innovations are shaking up the emerging aerospace scene right here in the heartland. Plus, you’ll get some inside takeaways from the 2024 Air Force Association conference. Where industry giants and military minds are shaping the future of UAS/CUAS. Don’t miss this episode of game-changing insights.

For more information about Oklahoma Aerospace and Defense: www.okcommerce.gov/doing-business/…fense-services/

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