Two Codan Leaders Named in 2026 Defense News Tech Disruptors Index

Codan Limited has announced that two of its senior leaders have been named in the 2026 Defense News Tech Disruptors Index, a globally recognised listing that highlights breakthrough technologies and the individuals advancing real operational impact across the defence and public safety industries.

Dr Jack Sudarev, Chief Technology Officer at DTC | A Codan Company, was recognised in the Space, Geospatial and Resilient Communications category for advancing secure, high-performance communications systems serving defence and public safety customers in complex and contested environments.

Zach Franke, VP Mission Solutions at KÄGWERKS, was recognised in the Disruptive Neo Primes and Emerging Startups category for accelerating mission-focused solutions from concept through to fielding, compressing development cycles for operators who cannot afford delay.

The dual recognition spans two distinct categories of the index, underscoring the breadth of Codan's innovation portfolio and its commitment to purpose-driven technology development across all business units.

The 2026 Defense News Tech Disruptors Index is compiled through a global assessment process evaluating technological impact, operational relevance, and the capacity for scaled deployment across defence and security domains.

Codan's leadership congratulated both honourees on the achievement.