Justin Gans has joined defense technology company Elbit Systems of America as vice president of strategy and corporate development. In this position, Gans will help develop and execute the company’s corporate development and growth strategies. "Working in close partnership with stakeholders across our company, Justin will help expand Elbit Systems of America's portfolio of capabilities to better serve our customer's current and future needs," said Raanan Horowitz, president and CEO of Elbit. "Justin has distinguished himself in our industry as a collaborative, results-focused leader. He is a creative problem-solver who is skilled at identifying opportunities for long-term success." Gans comes to Elbit from Northrop Grumman, where he was the director of aerospace sector portfolio development and oversaw mergers, acquisitions, and alliances. While there, he played integral roles in the acquisition of several domestic and international companies. Before joining the aerospace and defense industry, Gans worked in investment banking and served as a U.S. Navy SEAL with multiple deployments. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and earned an MBA from the Institute of Management Development in Switzerland. Elbit Systems of America is a provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets.