Knowledge Accelerated. Innovation Delivered.
A modern operational solution designed for the warfighter in contested environments.
What Is Arkendyne?
Arkendyne is a defense technology company focused on modernizing unmanned operations and strengthening mission effectiveness. We enhance existing UAV capabilities by adding intelligence, resilience, and secure decision support—turning today’s aircraft into smarter,
more adaptive mission assets.
By combining secure architectures, mission software, and AI-driven operational tools, Arkendyne elevates the capability of existing unmanned systems without requiring new hardware or complex integrations.
Our solutions give warfighters the clarity and operational speed needed to succeed when environments are complex, dynamic, or contested.
The Problem
Why now?
Modern conflict now depends on large numbers of low-cost drones deployed quickly, iterated rapidly, and used across every domain of warfare. Yet most UAVs available today—both commercial and military—are not built for this fight.
Key challenges:
- Most UAVs lack intelligence and resilience.
- The U.S. needs thousands of enhanced UAVs—fast.
- Adversaries innovate at speed.
- One-operator, one-drone models do not scale.
- Counter-UAS demands smarter, friendlier drones.
- The electromagnetic spectrum is contested.
The core problem: The DoD needs a way to rapidly transform large quantities of low-cost UAVs into secure, intelligent, mission-ready systems capable of adaptation, coordination, and resilience in contested environments.
Our Solutions
Arkendyne provides software-driven enhancements that make existing unmanned systems smarter, more resilient, and more operationally useful—without buying new airframes.
ArcSecure — Zero-Trust Operational Data Architecture
Operational Mission & Data Platform
AI-Driven Operational Tools
Enhanced Unmanned & Counter-UAS Operations
What We Are Building
A secure zero-trust core
A unified mission & data platform
AI for operational acceleration
A software-based UAV upgrade layer
A continuous adaptation cycle
Use Cases
Enhanced UAV operations at scale
Arkendyne upgrades existing UAVs with intelligence, resilience, and secure mission context—enabling operators to manage large numbers of unmanned systems without increasing complexity or workload.
Counter-UAS integration
Strengthens detection, correlation, and decision-making across Counter-UAS workflows—helping units respond faster to aerial threats while protecting friendly unmanned assets.
Training & readiness (JRTC, NTC)
Captures and analyzes unmanned system data during training rotations to accelerate learning, improve after-action reviews, and prepare units for modern conflict.
Contested environment operations
Ensures mission continuity in GPS-denied, jammed, or degraded environments by protecting command and control and validating trusted operational data.
High-tempo conflict adaptation
Enables rapid software updates and real-time assessment so units can adapt tactics and behaviors at the speed of the fight—without waiting on new hardware.
Operational innovation & concept development
Provides a low-risk environment for experimentation, prototyping, and concept exploration—allowing new unmanned and Counter-UAS ideas to be tested and refined quickly.
Powered by Arkendyne’s Intelligence Layer
Arkendyne provides the software intelligence layer that makes these use cases possible, delivering upgrades that require no new airframes and minimal friction for the user.
ArcSecure protects command and control through zero-trust operational security
Operational Mission & Data Platform unifies unmanned systems, mission data, and user tools
AI-Driven Tools help operators understand the fight and act at speed—without removing human control
Testimonials
Meet the Team
Chris Pousson
CEO
Chris Pousson brings nearly three decades of experience operating at the intersection of warfighting, planning, and defense execution to ArkenDyne Technologies. He began his career with ten years in U.S. Army Special Operations, deploying to South America and Iraq, where he supported counter-drug and counter-terrorism missions in complex, high-risk environments. Those years shaped a practical understanding of how systems fail under pressure, how units adapt in real time, and how technology either enables mission success or becomes a liability.
Following his military service, Chris spent more than a decade supporting U.S. Department of Defense operations at the operational and strategic levels, working extensively with U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command. In these roles, he contributed to joint and combined planning, campaign development, and mission coordination across geographically dispersed commands and partner organizations. His work required translating operational requirements into executable plans, aligning stakeholders across the joint force, and managing efforts where speed, security, and precision were decisive factors.
Chris holds a Master’s degree in Program Management from Georgetown University and is a certified Project Management Professional. He has led complex defense portfolios and mission-critical initiatives involving multiple agencies, classified environments, and competing priorities. His experience spans program oversight, risk management, stakeholder integration, and execution under tight operational and political constraints.
At ArkenDyne, Chris applies this blend of operational experience and executive program leadership to ensure the company’s technologies are grounded in how wars are actually fought. He focuses on building systems that can be fielded rapidly, survive contested environments, and adapt faster than adversaries, closing the gap between innovation and operational reality and delivering capabilities that matter at the point of decision.
Geir Christian Karlsen
President
Geir Christian Karlsen brings over two decades of entrepreneurial and technical leadership across cybersecurity, large-scale software platforms, and mission-critical systems. A seasoned serial entrepreneur, he has built and scaled technology companies across Norway, the United States, Slovakia, and Serbia, supported by dual degrees in Finance and Information Technology.
His career includes a successful exit in HR technology through Evolution Software (now 4Human), where he helped drive innovation in workforce and employee management systems at scale. Across his ventures, Geir has consistently focused on transforming complex operational challenges into secure, scalable, and high-impact software solutions.
Geir serves in several board and advisory roles, including Annex Investments, AppsCo Workforce, Kokkeglede, and Echopulse, and is involved in Global Corporation’s distribution of premium Japanese knives across the Nordics and Southeast Europe. He is also the founder of dSocially.com, a social-impact initiative focused on advancing digital privacy and secure data practices globally.
At Arkendyne, Geir is driving the mission to deliver a modern operational solution designed for the warfighter in contested environments, focused on speed, resilience, and software-driven capability.
Ronald E. Mussone
Government Acquisition & Strategic Relations
Ron Mussone serves as Government Acquisition & Strategic Relations, is a senior defense leader and DAWIA Level III Program Manager with more than 30 years of experience supporting U.S. Army, Special Operations, and Joint Service organizations. Throughout his career, he has led military and civilian teams in developing, integrating, and executing advanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense and Counter–Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) capabilities for the Joint Force. Most recently, he served as a Senior Consultant and Experimentation Lead where he designed and managed an enterprise experimentation program.
Ron spent over a decade at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as both a senior government civilian and previously as an Army officer. As Program Coordinator for Chemical and Biological Defense, he led USSOCOM’s CBRN Defense Management Office, driving multi-year modernization pathways, enabling capability development efforts, and establishing SOF’s first CBRN experimentation program.
Ron shapes organizational adaptability, allowing ArkenDyne Technology to strengthen relationships and access within target DoW acquisition communities that provide measurable alignment between internal R&D investment and DoW capability priorities.
George E. Maize III
Chief Strategy Officer, ArkenDyne Technology
George E. Maize III serves as Chief Strategy Officer at ArkenDyne Technology, bringing over 17 years of leadership experience in complex, high-stakes environments. A former United States Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Officer with more than 15 years of distinguished service, George honed a unique ability to solve critical problems under extreme pressure—skills he now applies to driving strategy, innovation, and growth in the defense and technology sectors.
George leads ArkenDyne’s corporate strategy, translating complex operational and technical challenges into actionable, high-impact solutions. His expertise spans strategic planning, risk assessment, operational optimization, and stakeholder engagement. Drawing on experience managing missions involving unexploded ordnance (UXO) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), he brings unparalleled operational rigor and disciplined decision-making to the executive suite.
Known for his out-of-the-box thinking and decisive leadership, George builds high-performing teams and fosters organizational agility, enabling ArkenDyne Technology to navigate dynamic markets and deliver measurable results. His combination of operational excellence, strategic vision, and innovative problem-solving positions ArkenDyne to advance cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of national security and defense clients.
Brian Hart
Senior Advisor
Brian Hart serves as Senior Advisor, Engineering and Operations at Arkendyne, bringing over two decades of enterprise technology leadership and dual degrees in Finance and Management to the team. A deep generalist whose expertise spans software and systems engineering, networking, cybersecurity, and engineering leadership, Brian has built and managed mission-critical infrastructure for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises.
At LinkedIn, Brian led a team of 13 engineers developing software for a fleet of over 300,000 servers. His teams were responsible for large scale systems such as external email infrastructure, centralized storage arrays, DNS, syslog, host information caching, and host-based firewalls.
Brian joined Diamond IP as employee #4, helping grow the software startup through two acquisitions—first by an 800-person services company, then by BT Global Services. During this journey, he founded the QA department, transformed the Technical Assistance Center into a 24/7 support operation, and created a profitable new Managed Service offering for DNS and DHCP services.
Brian’s technical foundation spans the full infrastructure stack—from building host-based firewall automation and designing monitoring systems for critical DNS services, to writing Python tooling and managing production databases. He works across Linux administration, virtualization, containerization, networking (Cisco, Juniper, Ubiquiti), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), with industry certifications across these domains.
Brian actively works with emerging AI technologies, using Claude, Claude Code, AI agents, and other LLM-based tools for software development and workflow automation. He combines practical AI experience with knowledge of spec-driven frameworks, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and AI agent architectures.
At Arkendyne, Brian brings a civilian enterprise perspective that complements the team’s deep military and defense expertise. He ensures operational excellence across the organization, translating technical capabilities into scalable, reliable solutions that deliver mission success.
Charles R. “Chip” Cole
Senior Advisor
Charles R. “Chip” Cole serves as a Senior Advisor to ArkenDyne, bringing more than 30 years of operational, strategic, and technical experience from a distinguished career as a U.S. Army Colonel. His expertise spans Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), combined arms operations, intelligence integration, and large-scale incident command.
Chip has led some of the Army’s most complex international defense initiatives, driving the adoption of emerging technologies and modernizing mission-critical systems for high-risk environments. His contributions in Integrated Air and Missile Defense have shaped multi-domain defense concepts and operational plans across multiple theaters. At CENTCOM, he played a central role in coordinating missile defense operations, strengthening regional partnerships, and advancing IAMD capabilities through interoperability efforts—including collaboration with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to enhance Iron Dome integration.
Well-versed in the intersection of diplomacy, economics, and military strategy, Chip has facilitated impactful engagements across Combatant Commands, U.S. Government agencies, and global partners. His active Top Secret/SCI clearance underscores a proven record of trust and responsibility in sensitive national security programs.
A seasoned strategist, he has been a leading voice in incorporating Systemic Operational Design (SOD) into planning frameworks, improving organizational decision-making and operational execution. His career reflects a consistent commitment to innovation, technical modernization, and mission-focused problem-solving.
As an advisor to ArkenDyne, Chip applies this depth of experience to guide advanced defense solutions, strategic initiatives, and technology integration efforts—ensuring ArkenDyne remains aligned with evolving Department of Defense priorities and the operational realities of modern warfare.
Johan Idzinga
Business Development
Johan is an internationally experienced Dutch executive who has spent his career at the intersection of technology, strategy, and transformation. He has worked across aviation, insurance, and IT consulting, leading C-level initiatives that built a multi-million-dollar business unit and introduced a pioneering cross-European outsourcing model that reshaped operational efficiency.
With credentials as a certified information systems auditor, CISSP education, and an Executive Business Management certification from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Johan brings a rare combination of commercial leadership and cyber expertise. He is driven by a long-term mission: strengthening data security and privacy as core foundations of digital freedom, societal resilience, and modern democracy.
Håvar Odsbu
Advisor
Håvard Odsbu is a senior technology professional with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. With over 25 years of experience in IT and enterprise systems, he has held key roles working with SAP in two major Norwegian companies in the consumer goods and chemical sectors.
He was part of an organization known for cutting-edge innovation, strong research focus, and sustainable industrial solutions. His career bridges engineering, large-scale industrial IT, and digital transformation.
In addition to his enterprise background, Håvard Odsbu has a strong interest in blockchain and decentralized technologies. He has worked as an advisor to Appsco Inc., contributing to the Privicore data security engine for developers, with a focus on zero trust data protection at data level.
He currently serves as President of the Safe Future Network, the organization behind dSocially—a platform for enhancement of personal digital freedom—where he actively promotes privacy, decentralization, and user sovereignty in the digital space.
Earlier in his career, he served in the Norwegian Army with the Armoured Battalion (Panserbataljonen) in the Brigade of Northern Norway, an experience that shaped his leadership mindset, discipline, and resilience.
General David Morris
Advisor to the Board
Major General David Morris, US Army (Ret), and a retired Senior Intelligence Executive is a consultant in the areas of defense and leadership. He is Chairman Emeritus of the Green Beret Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting Special Forces Soldiers and their families. He has served on multiple private and non-profit boards. He is CEO of Left of the Bang LLC, a Partner in GatorKnight, LLLP as well as a consultant for Sustainable Power & Resilient Clean Energy Solutions, LLC, and an advisor for FibreCoat Inc.
He served in Infantry and Special Forces assignments, including tours in the war in El Salvador, operations officer for an in-extremis force, and as a Special Forces instructor. Morris served with multiple Special Operations organizations including a Special Mission Unit and the US Special Operations Command. After 9/11, Morris led a sensitive project for support to Special Operations Forces worldwide. He commanded a Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force in Iraq consisting of US Army Special Forces, US Navy SEALS and Polish Commandos.
As a Major General, he commanded an organization with over 12,000 personnel. At US Joint Forces Command, he served as the Deputy Director for Joint Capability Development and later as the Director of the Joint Irregular Warfare Center, which included duties as the Department of Defense Executive Agent for Joint Urban Operations.
As a civilian, Morris’ intelligence specialties included Human Resources Intelligence, strategic planning, budgeting, and programming. After retirement, he served as Vice President of a defense firm. He was the Senior National Security Advisor to James Madison University as well as an adjunct professor with American Public University System, teaching graduate courses. Morris has been a guest lecturer at the Naval Post Graduate School and the NATO. He has thrice served as the Master of Ceremonies for the Army Birthday Gala in New York City.
His most significant awards include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, two Defense Superior Service Medals, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Joint Service Commendation Medals, the Combat Infantryman Badge with Star, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, the Republic of Colombia Lancero Badge and the jump wings of nine foreign nations. He received the John H. Hilldring Award of the Civil Affairs Association and has been named a Distinguished Member of the Civil Affairs Regiment and inducted as a Distinguished Member of the US Army Special Forces Regiment.
Why ArkenDyne?
Built for mission speed
Operator-centered
Secure by design
Focused on unmanned and Counter-UAS
Contested-environment ready
Mission impact, delivered fast