About Matthew Hantke
Matthew Hantke is Kestrel Defense Systems’ chief executive officer and a director; the company builds unmanned systems for American military users.
Experience
This experience comes from official bios and from SEC filings. For roles taken from filings, the years are when the filings name Matthew Hantke in the role, so the role may have started earlier or lasted longer.
Kestrel Defense Systems Inc. Current
Chief Executive Officer and director
2026 – Present · Ventura, CA
Its aircraft intercept small drones and fly when satellite navigation fails.
Key Colleagues at Startups
The people Matthew Hantke works with at each company, as listed on that company's latest Form D.
Kestrel Defense Systems Inc. · Form D, Nov 10, 2026
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Aidan Moran
President, Treasurer and Secretary, director
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Gary Jennings
Director
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Owen Caldwell
Chief Technology Officer