Wilhelm Meya

Wilhelm Meya
CEO | Innovator | Global Technologist

Wilhelm Meya is a visionary leader whose career has spanned two decades at the intersection of technology, language, and defense innovation. He first gained global recognition as the driving force behind pioneering linguistic technologies that supported over 100 Indigenous and endangered languages—bringing together software, AI, and community-led preservation tools that transformed digital linguistics.

As CEO of AdlerAerospace, Wilhelm leads a fast-growing defense technology company that is redefining the UAV and counter-UAS space through cutting-edge platforms, AI integration, and multi-domain defense systems. Under his leadership, AdlerAerospace has rapidly expanded its global footprint, securing strategic partnerships and government contracts across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. From advanced heavy-lift drones like the Atlas6 to battlefield-proven electronic warfare solutions, Wilhelm has positioned AdlerAerospace at the forefront of aerospace innovation and operational deployment.

With a rare ability to build high-trust international partnerships and scale breakthrough technologies from concept to combat-readiness, Wilhelm continues to shape the future of defense and aerospace with a bold, mission-driven approach.