Robert Winkler

Robert Winkler is a Part-Time Lecturer at George Washington University, where he teaches courses such as 'Congress and the National Security Enterprise.' He concurrently serves as Vice President of Corporate Development & National Security Programs at Kratos Defense and as a non-resident fellow at the Mitchell Institute, an aerospace-focused think tank in Washington D.C.

Prior to his current roles, Winkler held significant national security and military positions, including Staff Lead for the Air Land Subcommittee on the Senate Armed Services Committee, overseeing Air Force, Army, and space programs. He also directed the Weapons Systems Division at the U.S. Air Force Legislative Liaison Office and served as Special Assistant to DARPA's Director. His military career includes roles as an F-16 Weapons Officer and operational commander with assignments in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Winkler holds a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Illinois, an M.A. in National Security Policy from American Public University, an M.S. in Strategy and Joint Campaign Planning from the National Defense University, and an M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National War College.

His research and professional focus spans legislative oversight of defense programs, strategic military technology development, and aerospace policy, with expertise in hypersonic weapons, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and national security strategy formulation.