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Aurelius Systems Appoints Dustin Hicks As Head of Growth

PRIVATEOct 07, 2025•8 months ago

Position

Head of Growth

Company

Aurelius Systems

Dustin Hicks
San FranciscoManufacturingInformation TechnologyCyber Security

Description

Aurelius Systems has announced the appointment of Dustin Hicks as its new Head of Growth. In this role, Hicks will lead the company's business development strategy and forge new partnerships in defense and national security markets.

Company Information

Company

Aurelius Systems

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Aurelius Systems is developing autonomous laser weapons to counter modern drone threats. Based in San Francisco, the company fuses advanced optics, AI-guided tracking, and high-powered directed energy into a compact platform that can eliminate low-cost drones for a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. Aurelius is accelerating the deployment of practical, scalable, and field-ready innovation to restore the technological edge in defense.

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