Chris Sylvan
Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Cambridge Aerospace, appointed a company director in March 2025. Previously a director of European/Middle East/Africa business development at Anduril Industries.
Chris Sylvan is Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Cambridge Aerospace, a UK counter-UAS company he helped establish in 2024 alongside CEO Steven Barrett, a University of Cambridge engineering professor. Before Cambridge Aerospace, Sylvan led Anduril Industries' business development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. At Cambridge Aerospace he has been the company's public-facing commercial lead, describing its Skyhammer turbojet interceptor as purpose-built to counter Shahed-131/136/236 loitering munitions and positioning the company as "a British company facing Europe." He has spoken publicly about plans to field-test Skyhammer in Ukraine and about the system's reported interception effectiveness, and has helped steer the company through its early funding rounds.
Overview
- Role
- Co-Founder & CCO, Cambridge Aerospace
- Based in
- Cambridge, England, UK
- Prior experience
- Anduril Industries (Director; Europe/Middle East/Africa business development)
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Frequently asked
- Who is Chris Sylvan?
- Chris Sylvan is Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Cambridge Aerospace, a UK counter-UAS company he helped establish in 2024 alongside CEO Steven Barrett, a University of Cambridge engineering professor. Before Cambridge Aerospace, Sylvan led Anduril Industries' business development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. At Cambridge Aerospace he has been the company's public-facing commercial lead, describing its Skyhammer turbojet interceptor as purpose-built to counter Shahed-131/136/236 loitering munitions and positioning the company as "a British company facing Europe." He has spoken publicly about plans to field-test Skyhammer in Ukraine and about the system's reported interception effectiveness, and has helped steer the company through its early funding rounds.
- What is Chris Sylvan's role?
- Chris Sylvan is Co-Founder & CCO, Cambridge Aerospace, based in Cambridge, England, UK.
- Where did Chris Sylvan work before?
- Chris Sylvan's prior roles include Anduril Industries (Director; Europe/Middle East/Africa business development).
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Christopher Anthony Sylvan appointed Director of Cambridge Aerospace Limited on 19 March 2025
UK Companies House: Cambridge Aerospace Limited — OfficersVerified2025-03-19 - 2
Cambridge Aerospace's Skyhammer turbojet interceptor positioned against Shahed-family loitering munitions for Ukraine, reporting ~70% interception effectiveness; Sylvan identified as co-founder and CCO
Janes: Cambridge Aerospace says Skyhammer turbojet interceptor UAV 70% effectiveVerified2026-06-17 - 3
Sylvan (co-founder/CCO) discussing plans to test Skyhammer in Ukraine and target European markets
DSEI Gateway: DSEI UK 2025: Cambridge Aerospace to test in UkraineVerified2025-09-10