Druggan picked to lead Aegis ballistic missile defense

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer has tapped Rear Adm. Paul Druggan to serve as program director of Aegis ballistic missile defense, according to a Defense Department statement issued today.

He will replace Rear Adm. Johnny Wolfe, who last week was nominated for a third star and selected to serve as director of strategic systems programs at Washington Navy Yard.

Druggan is commander of the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Washington.