Kris Osborn

About the author

Kris Osborn is the President of Warrior Maven – Center for Military Modernization and Osborn previously served at the Pentagon as a Highly Qualified Expert with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army—Acquisition, Logistics & Technology. Osborn has also worked as an anchor and on-air military specialist at national TV networks. He has appeared as a guest military expert on Fox News, MSNBC, The Military Channel, and The History Channel. He also has a Masters Degree in Comparative Literature from Columbia University.

Can Chinese Surface Ocean Drones Rival US Unmanned Surface Vehicles?

The U.S. Navy’s Ghost Fleet program has pushed the envelope on autonomous warfare, creating a highly advanced network of unmanned vessels working seamlessly together, a capability that, despite China’s recent advancements, remains unmatched in both complexity and operational cohesion.

US Aircraft Carriers Now Have ‘Unmanned Air Warfare Centers’

The Navy’s leap into carrier-based drones like the MQ-25 Stingray isn’t just about extending refueling range—it’s paving the way for a whole new era of unmanned air support, where autonomous CCAs operate as force-multiplying wingmen alongside advanced stealth fighters in contested skies.