COL Greg Harrell, USA (Ret.) explores how innovation in defense manufacturing is redefining the future of national security and operational readiness. As technology advances and the defense landscape evolves, a new frontier is emerging—one where agile production, strategic leadership, and next-gen capabilities converge to meet urgent and future demands.
As General Manager at Borla Defense & Aerospace, Greg oversees operations that support the delivery of precision-engineered components for the U.S. military. With a distinguished career as a U.S. Army Aviation officer—including service as Arizona’s State Army Aviation Officer and the architect of Afghanistan’s first MD530 attack pilot training program—Greg brings unmatched insight into both the operational and industrial sides of defense.
He focuses on Defense Manufacturing and the New Frontier—highlighting how advanced production, mission-focused innovation, and veteran leadership are strengthening defense infrastructure and enabling more responsive, resilient, and capable military solutions.
