Christian D. Orr

Christian Orr

Christian D. Orr is a former Air Force officer, Federal law enforcement officer, and private military contractor (with assignments worked in Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kosovo, Japan, Germany, and the Pentagon). Chris holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Southern California (USC) and an M.A. in Intelligence Studies (concentration in Terrorism Studies) from American Military University (AMU). He has also been published in The Daily Torch and The Journal of Intelligence and Cyber Security. Last but not least, he is a Companion of the Order of the Naval Order of the United States (NOUS).

The US Navy's troubled Zumwalt-class destroyers are being revitalized with the integration of Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missiles, transforming them into powerful long-range strike platforms. The original class of 32 ships was cut to just three after its Advanced Gun System failed due to exorbitant costs. Now, these stealthy, $8 billion warships are having their defunct guns replaced with vertical launch tubes for hypersonic weapons. This upgrade will dramatically increase their strike range from a mere 63 miles to over 1,700 miles, making the Zumwalts relevant and formidable assets for deterring adversaries like China in the 21st century.

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The Navy a Hypersonic Plan to Save the Stealth Zumwalt-Class Destroyers

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy’s three Zumwalt-class destroyers, a program plagued by cost overruns and technical failures, are getting a new...

Christian OrrSeptember 5, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Virginia-Class Block III Submarine Summed Up in 4 Words

Virginia-Class Submarine Block III Variant: What You Need to Know Key Points and Summary – Meet the U.S. Navy’s eight Virginia-class Block III fast-attack...

Christian OrrSeptember 4, 2025

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, performs an aerial maneuver in preparation for the ongoing airshow season at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 9, 2024. Airshows play a crucial role in highlighting the importance of air power in modern warfare and help reinforce the deterrence capabilities of advanced fighter aircraft like the F-22 Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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The F-22 Raptor Fighter Question No One Is Asking

Would 750 F-22 Raptor Fighters Built Have Resulted in Fewer F-47 NGAD Warplanes Needed Today? Key Points and Summary -Even if the U.S. Air...

Christian OrrSeptember 3, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Boeing’s F-47 NGAD Fighter Has a ‘F/A-XX’ Message for the U.S. Navy

Boeing’s Sweet Revenge: A First Look at the F/A-XX That Looks Like an F-47 Key Points and Summary -The U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter...

Christian OrrSeptember 3, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Why Were the U.S. Navy’s Spruance-Class Destroyers All Scrapped?

Key Points and Summary – Named for the legendary hero of the Battle of Midway, the Spruance-class destroyers were the workhorses of the U.S....

Christian OrrSeptember 2, 2025

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A Navy Los Angeles-Class Sub Survived Smacking Into an ‘Underwater Mountain’

Key Points and Summary – In 2005, the U.S. nuclear-powered attack submarine USS San Francisco struck an uncharted underwater mountain head-on while traveling at...

Christian OrrSeptember 1, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Ready, Aim and Fire: 5 Best U.S. Navy Battleships

Key Points and Summary – An expert ranks the top five battleships in U.S. Navy history, with the USS New Jersey (BB-62) taking the...

Christian OrrAugust 31, 2025

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Wash. (Aug. 14, 2003) -- Illustration of USS Ohio (SSGN 726) which is undergoing a conversion from a Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) to a Guided Missile Submarine (SSGN) designation. Ohio has been out of service since Oct. 29, 2002 for conversion to SSGN at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Four Ohio-class strategic missile submarines, USS Ohio (SSBN 726), USS Michigan (SSBN 727) USS Florida (SSBN 728), and USS Georgia (SSBN 729) have been selected for transformation into a new platform, designated SSGN. The SSGNs will have the capability to support and launch up to 154 Tomahawk missiles, a significant increase in capacity compared to other platforms. The 22 missile tubes also will provide the capability to carry other payloads, such as unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Special Forces equipment. This new platform will also have the capability to carry and support more than 66 Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) and insert them clandestinely into potential conflict areas. U.S. Navy illustration. (RELEASED)

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3 Ohio-Class SSGN Missile Submarines ‘Surfaced’ as Warning to China

Key Points and Summary – In a stunning and coordinated show of force in June 2010, three U.S. Navy Ohio-class guided-missile submarines (SSGNs) surfaced...

Christian OrrAugust 31, 2025

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RANKED: The 5 Very Best U.S. Army Tanks of All Time

Key Points and Summary – An expert ranks the top five tanks in U.S. Army history, crowning the M1 Abrams as the undisputed king....

Christian OrrAugust 30, 2025

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Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Navy a Hypersonic Plan to Save the Stealth Zumwalt-Class Destroyers

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Virginia-Class Block III Submarine Summed Up in 4 Words

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-22 Raptor Fighter Question No One Is Asking

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Boeing’s F-47 NGAD Fighter Has a ‘F/A-XX’ Message for the U.S. Navy

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Why Were the U.S. Navy’s Spruance-Class Destroyers All Scrapped?

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

A Navy Los Angeles-Class Sub Survived Smacking Into an ‘Underwater Mountain’

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Ready, Aim and Fire: 5 Best U.S. Navy Battleships

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

3 Ohio-Class SSGN Missile Submarines ‘Surfaced’ as Warning to China

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

RANKED: The 5 Very Best U.S. Army Tanks of All Time

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