Veteran military leader brings over 24 years of experience to drive U.S. Air Force engagement and strengthen counter-drone operations
July 15, 2025 – Warrenton, Virginia – DroneShield, a global leader in counter-uncrewed systems (CUxS) technology, today announces the appointment of (Ret.) Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Twining as the new Sales Director for the U.S. Air Force. In this role, Lt Col Twining will be applying his expertise to advance air base defense through innovative CUxS solutions.
Lt Col Twining brings more than 24 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force, where he has held a wide array of leadership positions. Most recently, he served as the Commander of the 86th Security Forces Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, leading over 500 personnel and overseeing the defense of critical DoD and NATO assets. His experience spans across various high-level positions in security forces, operations, and leadership within both the U.S. and international military contexts.
“We are excited to welcome Lt Col Twining to our team. His military experience and strategic leadership will be instrumental for our growth,” said Matt McCrann, CEO of DroneShield LLC. “His extensive experience in airbase defense, antiterrorism operations, and security forces will be invaluable as we continue to provide advanced counter-UxS solutions for the protection of personnel and critical assets.”
Lt. Col Twining enlisted in the Air Force in 1997 and earned his commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Arizona State University in 2005. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated excellence in leadership and operations, including his service as an Air Advisor to the Afghan National Army Air Corps, and as the Chief of Security Forces Inspections for Pacific Air Forces. He also served as the Associate Chair for the Installation Support Panel at the Pentagon, where he helped advocate for $19 billion in resources to sustain and protect Air Force installations globally.
“I’m delighted to join DroneShield at such a pivotal time, when counter-drone technology has never been more critical in protecting our Airmen and Guardians worldwide,” Lt Col Twining said.
Lt Col Twining holds a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies from Arizona State University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from American Military University.
Image: Lt Col Michael J. Twining, United States Air Force
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