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  • Friday August 01st 2025

GTS Establishes Integrated Defense Systems Division; Welcomes Mr. Dale Sisson as Vice President, Integrated Defense Systems and Dr. Jennifer Clift as Director of Integrated Defense Systems Division

Virginia Beach, VA – August 1, 2025 – Global Technical Systems (GTS), a leading provider of advanced defense systems and high-performance computing technologies, is proud to announce that Mr. Dale Sisson will join the company full-time effective October 1, 2025, as Vice President, Integrated Defense Systems.  In this new role, Mr. Sisson will lead the establishment and expansion of GTS’s newest division in King George County, Virginia, strategically positioned to support the company’s growing defense portfolio and mission-critical programs.

Mr. Sisson will begin his new role following his retirement from federal service, concluding a distinguished career as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES).  Most recently, he served as the Technical Director of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), where he provided executive leadership across a wide range of highly technical national security initiatives.

Terry Spitzer, Founder and CEO of GTS, commented on the announcement:

“Dale Sisson is one of the most respected leaders in the national security community. His deep technical knowledge, operational insight, and decades of government service make him the ideal executive to lead our Integrated Defense Systems division. We are honored to welcome him to the GTS team.”

Mr. Sisson brings with him decades of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex solutions in support of national defense. At GTS, he will lead efforts to integrate the company’s advanced weapons platforms, high-performance computing systems, and next-gen C4ISR capabilities with emerging U.S. DOD requirements.

GTS is also pleased to announce that Dr. Jennifer Clift has joined the company as Director of Integrated Defense Systems Division. Dr. Clift will work alongside Vice President, Integrated Defense Systems Dale Sisson to help lead GTS’s long-term growth strategy and mission expansion.

Dr. Clift joins GTS after an esteemed 28-year career at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), where she held a series of high-impact technical and leadership roles. Most recently, she served as Senior Scientific Technical Manager and Head of the Weapons Control & Integration Department.

Terry Spitzer, Founder and CEO of GTS, stated:

“Dr. Jennifer Clift is a rare talent… deeply technical, mission-driven and a proven leader in the defense innovation space. Having her join GTS as we prepare to launch our Dahlgren operations is a major win for the company, our customers and the warfighter.”

“Jennifer will play a central role in shaping the future of our Integrated Defense Systems efforts and helping us build out a high-impact presence in the Dahlgren region.”

The arrival of Mr. Sisson and Dr. Clift underscores GTS’s commitment to investing in exceptional leadership and establishing a hub for mission-critical defense innovation in the heart of King George County, Virginia.

About Global Technical Systems (GTS)
Founded in 1997, GTS is a veteran-founded, mission-driven defense technology company specializing in high-performance computing, advanced weapons integration, and secure communications. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, GTS serves as a trusted innovation partner to the Department of Defense and allied nations.

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Ben Davenport

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Ben.Davenport@gts.us.com