Christian Tournes

Christian Tournes has extensive work experience in the field of defense and technology. Christian started working at Dassault Aviation in 1983 as a Technical Lead, where they were responsible for integrating the avionics of a combat aircraft. This involved defining interfaces, both at the functional and physical level, with avionics suppliers.

In 1979, they joined THALES as a Corporate Vice President, where they played a key role in defining the long-term plan for intelligence systems such as Communication Intelligence and Image Intelligence. Prior to this, they were also responsible for THALES' participation in the NATO Air Command and Control System.

Tournes also worked at Davidson Technologies as a Chief Scientist, starting in 1998. In this role, they oversaw existing research contracts, including Broad Agency Announcements and Small Business Innovative Research Contracts. Christian also provided scientific support to the company's corporate marketing efforts.

Overall, Tournes has a strong background in technical leadership, strategic planning, and scientific research, making him a valuable asset in the defense and technology industries.

Christian Tournes completed a Master's degree in Aerospace from Ecole Nationale De L'aeronautique et de L'Espace Toulouse France, from 1973 to 1975. Later, from 1996 to 2000, they pursued a PhD in Control Science from The University of Alabama in Huntsville.