The NIOA Group has announced the appointment of experienced combat systems specialist Frank Altamura as it continues to expand its collaboration with the US defence industry. The recently retired Project Director Joint Ammunition and Weapons Systems (PD JAWS) at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, joins NIOA as Business Development Manager – North America.
With extensive experience in weapons and protections systems, munitions procurement and defence technology integration, Altamura brings a wealth of knowledge to the company’s United States operations which include Tennessee-based Barrett Firearms. During his tenure at Picatinny Arsenal, Mr Altamura was instrumental in leading technical innovations, implementing acquisition changes, developing Department of Defense policy and regulation adjustments and coordinating munitions logistics with foreign partners. More recently, he managed development of the next generation of terrain shaping obstacle capability to meet the latest international agreements.
“We are thrilled to welcome Frank to our US team,” NIOA Group CEO Rob Nioa said. “As we continue to strengthen and diversify our participation in the US defense industrial base, Frank’s expertise will be invaluable.”
Altamura said: “I’m excited to join the NIOA team. The NIOA portfolio and allied nation customers coupled with an international partner base is a great fit for what I bring from my Army career. It is also obvious that NIOA’s leadership promotes innovation and encourages creativity by team members. I find their vision for the future as an exhilarating opportunity for me to help NIOA grow in the industry.”
Altamura has a Master’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Technical Institute and Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology as well as multiple executive leadership certificates. NIOA has had a permanent office at Picatinny Arsenal, the US Army’s garrison for armaments development and procurement, since July last year.
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