Former CIA Senior Operations Officer James Acuna has 30+ years of experience spanning various sectors of government and corporate enterprise including advanced technology, foreign policy, UAS/CUAS expertise in the EMEA theater, special operations, emerging technologies and markets, geopolitics, and intelligence operations in Eurasia and central Asia. James is Founder of the Baltic Ghost Wing Center of Excellence, providing training based on proven aerial combat techniques adapted for unmanned systems, ensuring a blend of technical proficiency and tactical acumen. He is also a member of the European Defense Investor Network, and Vice President Business Strategy at Verde Magnesium.