Defense Business Development & Capture Consulting

  • Aerospace

    Extensive experience designing and piloting manned aircraft, rotorcraft, spacecraft, and unmanned aerial systems, as well as managing avionics, MRO, and aviation software programs.

  • Robotics

    World-class expertise ranging from designing humanoid robots for NASA to facilitating predictive maintenance through robotic NDI/NDT and 3D digital twin creation solutions.

  • Manufacturing

    Proven record of connecting agile, non-traditional defense suppliers with the DoD and Tier 1 OEMs to accelerate U.S. Defense Industrial Base production and sustainment.

  • Software & AI

    A unique vantage point at the nexus between cutting-edge software providers and the DoD starting to acknowledge niche software capabilities as strategic weapon systems.

Global Expertise. Professional Pride. Personal Attention.

We are an elite partner and catalyst for American & international businesses determined to grow sustainably in the U.S. Defense sector.

  • Bastion Atlas stands ready to create strategic opportunities by identifying new markets and building force-multiplying industry partnerships for your business.

  • Rely on Bastion Atlas to convert existing key pursuits into resounding wins and recurring contracts with a highly-nuanced, custom-tailored approach to closing deals.

  • Leverage Bastion Atlas' experience managing military and executive teams to develop actionable, scalable, and winning strategies to consistently exceed your targets.

  • Rely on Bastion Atlas for key insights and an intimate knowledge of the U.S. DoD and Tier 1 OEMs to turn strategic proposals into sustaining, repeatable wins.

Driving Sustainable Growth

We are a specialized business development consulting firm focused on defense and dual-use tech — from startup to mid-cap. Bastion Atlas provides a unique combination of operational, technical, and executive expertise to a global clientele, helping businesses grow sustainably in Defense.

Let’s Start a Dialogue

Reach out today with your thoughts and start a conversation with Bastion Atlas. We look forward to exploring potential avenues for collaboration and how we can elevate your business.

Experience & Reputation Matter

Cemocan “Gemo” Yesil, Bastion Atlas’ Founder & Principal, is a combat veteran and a Defense Business Development executive with 20 years of experience. As a dual-rated U.S. Air Force pilot, he has flown Combat Rescue Helicopters and Tactical Airlift jets in Iraq & Afghanistan.

After managing Fortune 500 engineering teams on multiple $2B+ programs at Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin and scaling his EdTech startup nationally, Gemo served as CMC Electronics' Global Sales & Strategy Director and Gecko Robotics' Head of Defense Business Development.

He remains proudly connected to his alma mater (MIT), retains an active TS-SCI security clearance, and continues to manage national STEM EdTech initiatives.

  • "Excellent strategic vision with innovative thinking, resulting in a well-structured approach that consistently delivers impactful results."

    Lucas Sendra, Global Sales Director

  • "Professional, polished, smart, dedicated, and organized. Driven to get the job done. A leadership Swiss Army knife, ready to take on any challenge."

    Brad Nolen, VP Sales & Marketing

  • “An incredible ability to adapt to any new challenge and dominate, each time outperforming expectations.”

    Jason Piparo, Business Manager

  • “Leaders who know what it takes to develop other leaders.”

    Robert Hathaway, Senior Director

Proven Ability to Execute

Over 100 years of combined experience, built on a history of success at organizations such as the U.S. Air Force, NASA, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, and venture capital-backed startups.

We proudly stand on our reputation of effectively and consistently delivering outstanding results for a wide spectrum of global client profiles.

  • Seed Round: Secured 4 USAF SBIR Letters of Support in 1 week

  • Series C: Signed first 8-figure Defense deal & first OEM contract

  • Small-Cap: Captured $70M+ in new business bookings in 1 year

  • Mid-Cap+: Won $92M Training Systems contract award from USG

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