Element U.S. Space & Defense Announces Dr. Miranda Smith as General Manager of their National Ordnance and Ballistic Test Center in Camden, Arkansas

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CAMDEN, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 28, 2026--

Element U.S. Space & Defense, a trusted leader in test and engineering services, is pleased to announce Dr. Miranda Smith as the new General Manager for their National Ordnance and Ballistic Test Center in Camden, AR. Dr. Smith is an accomplished executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across the defense, automotive, and medical device sectors.

Driven by a family legacy of military service, Dr. Smith is dedicated to enhancing the safety and readiness of the nation’s critical munitions and defense systems. Her background includes engineering, quality systems, project management, and multi‑site operational leadership.

Dr. Smith holds a Ph.D. in Management of Engineering and Technology, two master’s degrees in Procurement and Engineering Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering Technology.

Element U.S. Space & Defense is proud to welcome Dr. Smith, whose expertise and mission‑focused leadership will further strengthen our commitment to supporting the U.S. defense industrial base.

For more information about Element U.S. Space & Defense’s portfolio of testing laboratories, visit www.elementdefense.com.

About Element U.S. Space & Defense

Element U.S. Space & Defense, (formerly NTS Technical Systems) stands at the forefront of testing innovation, as a trusted government testing partner to the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Today, Element U.S. Space & Defense brings more than 60 years of experience and expertise in navigating the most complex projects and programs in the world. From centrifuge testing for the Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), or environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, Element U.S. Space & Defense is the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. For additional information about Element U.S. Space & Defense, visit www.elementdefense.com

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