Robert Iannuzzi serves as the Director of Operational Experimentation and Science & Technology for NATO’s Joint Capability Group Maritime Unmanned Systems (JCGMUS), where he leads alliance-wide efforts to accelerate the integration and interoperability of maritime unmanned systems. As co-organizer of REPMUS 25, he drives multinational

experimentation to evaluate and deploy autonomous capabilities across diverse operational contexts.

Also serving as Director of International Engagement within the U.S. Navy’s Disruptive Capabilities Office, Robert champion’s allied coordination and leads the advancement of emerging capabilities. He previously played a pivotal role in standing up OPNAV N9I’s

Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Branch and the foundational RAS Navigation Plan Implementation Framework (NIF) to guide enterprise-wide adoption of emerging technologies. At Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Robert leads strategic initiatives in

unmanned and autonomous systems, aligning research and development across programs to support naval superiority in undersea and surface domains. He has been instrumental in shaping collaborative frameworks and advancing technical integration across various international allies. With over 22 years of experience in mission engineering, systems architecture, and technical innovation, Robert has directed multi-million-dollar programs, pioneered digital

transformation, and led high-impact working groups within the U.S. Navy. He holds multiple advanced degrees in systems engineering and project management. Robert’s leadership continues to influence the evolution of unmanned systems across the enterprise, positioning allied forces to meet emerging challenges and sustain dominance in

the maritime domain.