Insitu Names John Kelly as Vice President of Global Growth

BINGEN, Wash. — October 22, 2025— Insitu, a Boeing Company, has announced the appointment of John Kelly as vice president of Global Growth to lead the company’s worldwide business development strategy. In this role, Kelly will expand Insitu’s partnerships and advance its position as a trusted provider of uncrewed systems and defense technologies for allied forces around the globe.

“I’m proud to join the Insitu team at such a consequential time in the evolution of autonomous flight,” said John. “Insitu is already an industry leader in small UAS and we’re developing new, advanced technology including revolutionary payloads, futureproofing for modern contested battlespace operations, and advanced AI and machine learning work for both vehicle and mission autonomy,” he added. “I look forward to further developing the UAS capability of our existing customer base and bringing new customers into our family of users.”

Kelly brings more than three decades of defense-industry experience as an engineer, program manager, and executive leader. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Hanwha Defense USA, where he oversaw the company’s U.S. growth strategy, transforming its business development organization and leading major Department of Defense programs. Under his leadership, the company tripled its workforce, secured strategic partnerships, and built a compliant, cleared operation under a Special Security Agreement.

Prior to Hanwha, Kelly led government business development for APTIM Federal Services and held senior leadership roles at BAE Systems, where he was responsible for more than $4 billion annually in new and recurring defense business. His earlier career includes extensive experience in project management and engineering across combat vehicle, weapons, and radar programs in both the U.S. and the United Kingdom.

“We are honored to welcome John to the Insitu leadership team,” said Diane Rose, President and CEO of Insitu. “His proven record of building global defense partnerships and delivering mission-critical solutions aligns perfectly with our vision for the future.”

Kelly holds a Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical and production engineering from the Isle of Wight College of Arts and Technology, a postgraduate diploma in personnel management from the University of Portsmouth, and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. He will be based in the Washington, D.C. area.

About Insitu
Insitu, a Boeing Company, is a leader in uncrewed aerial systems and advanced intelligence solutions. Insitu’s systems have accumulated more than 1.5 million operational flight hours in challenging conditions around the globe.

Insitu’s UAV product line includes ScanEagle and Integrator platforms, both VTOL-capable via Flying Launch and Recovery (FLARES) System. Insitu’s full suite of AI-enabled command, control, and data processing solutions includes INEXA Control, TacitView, Catalina, Tungsten SDK, and Common Ground Control Systems. Payloads and capabilities include PLEO SATCOM, multi-spectral sensors, electro-optical telescope and zoom cameras, alternative navigation solutions, SIGINT and electronic warfare, communications relay, AI-assisted wide-area maritime search, laser pointer/rangefinder/designator, and kinetics.

The future of autonomy is built on experience. Learn more at Insitu.com.

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