Duke Labasi

Duke Labasi currently serves as the Executive Vice President & General Manager at Auria Space, overseeing the Strategic & Defense Solutions Business Unit since September 2023. Previously, Duke held key positions including Vice President for Capture at Auria, where responsibilities encompassed capture strategies and proposal development in the Space, Missile Defense, and Cybersecurity markets. Duke's experience extends to Lockheed Martin as Business Development & Capture for Missile Defense Programs, and as Regional Director at Boecore, Inc. At the Missile Defense Agency, leadership was demonstrated as Director of Ballistic Missile Defense System Cybersecurity Test. Duke's military background includes notable roles within the US Army, including Division Chief for Air and Missile Defense. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Military Security Policy and Strategy from the USAF Air War College, an MBA from Webster University, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Furman University.