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Mobix Labs powers up U.S. defense operations: veteran defense GM takes the helm; bigger military-approved facility expansion planned

05/01/2026

Press releaseIssued by Mobix Labs Inc..

Mobix Labs, Inc., a company delivering advanced connectivity solutions for defense, aerospace, 5G, and other high-reliability markets, today announced the appointment of Amir Asvadi as General Manager of Mobix Labs’ EMI product line and defense manufacturing operations. The Company also announced plans underway to transition into a larger, military-approved facility to support operational expansion and increased production capability.

Mobix Labs Scaling Production For Critical Defense Applications

Mobix Labs supports military, defense and aerospace markets where performance matters and reliability is non-negotiable. The Company believes its EMI product line plays an important role in helping defense and aerospace systems operate dependably in demanding environments. With this leadership appointment and the planned facility expansion, Mobix Labs is taking concrete steps to scale execution and support growing demand. Recent events have showcased Mobix Labs’ high performance part that are incorporate numerous military and defense platforms, including in the US F-35 Lightning, US F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-22 Raptor, MH-47 Chinook, as well as the Apache Helicopter, and growing demand for Mobix Labs’ products.

Mobix Labs Appoints Experienced Defense GM To Lead EMI Operations

Amir Asvadi brings many years of experience leading business units within publicly traded companies focused on the defense and aerospace markets, including Microsemi. In these roles, Mr. Asvadi held senior leadership positions overseeing cross-functional teams spanning engineering, marketing, sales, and operations, supporting customers across highly regulated, mission-critical environments.

“Amir is an experienced defense and aerospace leader with a strong track record of building and running high-performance teams,” said Phil Sansone, CEO of Mobix Labs. “As we expand our defense manufacturing capability and scale our EMI product line, Amir’s operational focus and leadership experience will help us execute with speed, discipline, and consistency.”

Larger Military-Approved Facility Expansion Planned to Ramp Production

In parallel with this leadership appointment, Mobix Labs plans to move into a larger, military-approved facility designed to support increasing demand. The planned site is intended to consolidate Mobix Labs’ West Coast operations under one roof, streamlining production, manufacturing, and day-to-day activities while improving operational efficiency and coordination.

Mobix Labs believes expansion is an important step toward increasing throughput and enhancing responsiveness for customers that rely on dependable production and consistent delivery.

Mobix Labs Experiencing Continued Momentum in Defense and Aerospace

Mobix Labs believes the combination of strengthened operational leadership and expanded manufacturing capacity supports its continued growth in defense and aerospace markets, where customers prioritize secure, high-reliability technologies.

“With a new general manager and an expansion plan underway, we believe Mobix Labs is building the foundation for the next stage of growth,” Sansone added. “We’re focused on scaling what we do best—delivering reliable technology for critical missions.”

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