Hanwha Defense USA Strengthens Artillery and Munitions Expertise with Key Appointments

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 4, 2025 – Hanwha Defense USA today announced the appointment of two executive leaders, Todd Mueller and Jessica Vanaman, who bring decades of U.S. Army acquisition and modernization experience to the company. Mueller has joined as Executive Director for Fires Capture Programs and Vanaman has been named Director for Munitions.

“We are thrilled to welcome Todd and Jessica to the Hanwha Defense USA team,” said Mike Smith, President and CEO of Hanwha Defense USA. “Their deep expertise and proven leadership will be invaluable as we deliver combat-tested artillery systems and next-generation munitions solutions to the U.S. Army and our allies.”

Mueller, who served more than 25 years in the U.S. Army, most recently managed the Army’s extended range cannon artillery program before transitioning to self-propelled howitzer modernization. His career includes service as a field artillery officer and acquisition officer across multiple Program Executive Offices.

Vanaman brings over 20 years of experience with the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in munitions research, development, and production modernization. She most recently served as assistant project director for joint services and previously as deputy chief of staff for the Army’s Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition.

“With their proven track records in Army modernization, Todd and Jessica are tremendous additions to our team,” said Jason Pak, Hanwha Defense USA’s Senior Director of Business Development for Land Systems. “They will help us deepen our partnership with the U.S. Army and accelerate progress on next-generation artillery and munitions capabilities.”

About Hanwha Defense USA

A subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Defense USA delivers proven platforms with a demonstrated process maturity successfully projected across numerous markets and supply chains across the globe, with a track record of developing local workforces required to produce and sustain across product life cycles to meet the needs of warfighters and industrial base partners. HDUSA continues to expand its U.S. footprint through organic growth, strategic industrial partnerships, and selective business acquisition. For more information on Hanwha Defense USA, please visit www.hanwhadefenseusa.com.

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