Kris Brost is the newly appointed General Manager for Robin Radar USA Inc., where he leads the expansion and optimization of U.S. operations. He began his distinguished career as a U.S. Marine Communications and Cybersecurity Officer, serving tours in Iraq and the Pentagon, where he played a pivotal role in integrating joint common operational picture efforts. With over 20 years of experience in the government innovation ecosystem, Kris has been a key player in both startups and large corporations, focusing on radio and SATCOM communications, artificial intelligence, and research and development. His firsthand experiences in Iraq, where he encountered critical technology gaps, fuel his passion for enhancing US and NATO partner's ability to defend their people and homelands.