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Former Air Force Acquisition Secretary Roper Joins Volansi

Kelsey Reichmann

Thursday, March 4th, 2021

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Former Air Force Acquisition Secretary Roper Joins Volansi

Volansi's VOLY C10 UAV. (Volansi)

Will Roper, the former assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology, and logistics, is joining drone maker Volansi’s board of directors, the company said on March 3. Roper will assist Volansi with its strategy, operations, and growth in the defense market. Under Roper, the Air Force made strides in encouraging innovation within the defense market and opening opportunities for commercial companies through initiatives like AFWERX and Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) reform. Roper heavily advocated for Agility Prime,…

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