Hyliion Appoints Defense Innovation Leader Abdul Subhani as Strategic Advisor
Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE:HYLN), a developer of modular power plant technology, today announced that defense innovation leader and technology entrepreneur Abdul Subhani has been appointed to be a strategic advisor for the company.
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Abdul Subhani has been appointed as a strategic advisor to Hyliion.
Subhani brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of national security, emerging technology, cybersecurity, and defense innovation. As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Centex Technologies, he has led technology modernization initiatives supporting government, military, and commercial organizations while building strategic partnerships across the United States and allied nations.
Subhani has served as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Texas, where he worked closely with military leadership on defense modernization and innovation initiatives. He also serves as Distinguished Chair of Innovation and Senior Advisor to the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Technology Advisor to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and a member of the Board of Advisors for the Center for a New American Security.
As a strategic advisor to Hyliion, Subhani will provide guidance on defense strategy, military engagement, and the growing role advanced power generation technologies can play in strengthening U.S. national security.
"The need for resilient, efficient power across the defense sector continues to grow," said Abdul Subhani. "Hyliion’s technology has already generated strong interest from the U.S. military, and I believe it can play an important role in strengthening our nation’s energy resilience and supporting next-generation defense capabilities. I’m excited to help the company deepen its engagement across the defense community."
"As demand for the KARNO™ technology continues to grow across defense applications, Abdul’s experience at the intersection of technology and national security will be invaluable," said Thomas Healy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hyliion. "His insight and relationships will help strengthen our engagement across the defense community as we continue expanding our military business."
Hyliion has rapidly expanded its defense business, securing multiple contracts with the U.S. Navy while advancing a growing pipeline of military opportunities. The Company expects to secure an additional $40–50 million of military contracts during 2026. Subhani’s appointment further strengthens Hyliion’s ability to support this growth as the Company expands deployment of the KARNO technology across defense and national security applications.
About Hyliion
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to provide modular power plant technology that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and with research and development in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyliion is initially targeting the commercial and waste management industries with a locally deployable KARNO Power Module that can offer prime power as well as energy arbitrage opportunities. Beyond stationary power, Hyliion will address mobile applications such as vehicles and marine vessels. The Company aims to offer innovative, yet practical solutions that contribute positively to the environment in the energy economy. For further information, please visit www.hyliion.com.
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