Arjun is an Associate Director at KPMG, where he leads the Aerospace & Defense portfolio within the Strategy & Operations practice for the Lower Gulf. A well-recognized voice in the aerospace, defense, and space industry, he brings extensive experience advising governments, national champions, and global primes across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

He has led the design of national offset and localization strategies, overseen commercial and technical due diligence for next-generation platforms, and directed industrial transformation programs across the defense and space sectors. Arjun’s work has shaped sovereign capability roadmaps, dual-use innovation strategies, and export enablement frameworks that are helping define the region’s industrial future. His insights and analysis have been featured in publications including Industry Analysis & Strategy, The Diplomat, Via Satellite, and NATO-affiliated journals, reflecting his standing as a trusted voice on defense and space industrialization.