About this episode

The episode discusses Michigan's role in the defense and mobility sectors with insights from industry leaders.

March 21, 2026 ~ Hear from Michael Zahuranic, director of business development at BAE Systems, as he talks about how their Sterling Heights campus that serves as a key hub for engineering, program management, and prototyping of military ground vehicles. BAE Systems is a global defense and aerospace leader delivering advanced military vehicles, systems, and technologies to the U.S. Department of Defense and international partners. Michael also discusses his more than 21 years of US Army experience and why his family chose Michigan to call home. We dive into Southeast Michigan’s role in the defense and aerospace sectors by talking with Vicki Selva, the executive director of The Detroit Regional Defense Coalition. She takes us through how the coalition is driving collaboration, shaping supportive policy, and leveraging the region’s unique assets to attract investment and high-quality jobs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Host: Simplecast

Guests: Michael Zahuranic, Vicki Selva

Topics covered

• defense
• mobility
• engineering
• military vehicles
• collaboration
• investment
• job creation

Keywords

• defense
• mobility
• military vehicles
• engineering
• BAE Systems
• Detroit Regional Defense Coalition
• Southeast Michigan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BAE Systems, The Detroit Regional Defense Coalition

Places: Michigan, Sterling Heights

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