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Top Navy Combat Control and Directed Energy Leaders Recognized at NAVSEA Ceremony
July 9, 2018
IMAGE: Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and James Smerchansky, NAVSEA Executive Director, presented the Scientific and Professional Executive Award to NSWCDD engineer Dr. Frank Peterkin at a NAVSEA headquarters ceremony, June 18. 

As the Navy's Distinguished Engineer for Directed Energy, Peterkin is responsible for assessing directed energy efforts across the Navy, technology development, and warfighting applications and for providing strategic direction in the development of directed energy capabilities. Peterkin is the driving technical force behind the Navy Laser Family of Systems which will result in the fielding of lasers onto surface ships.

Donnelly, Young, Bucshon Host Navy Secretary Spencer at NSWC Crane
July 9, 2018
CRANE, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN), U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN), and U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon (IN-08) hosted Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. Secretary Spencer visited Crane to see the installation first-hand and to hear directly from Hoosiers working there in support of our servicemembers and our nation’s security.

NATO Seasparrow conducts successful flight test of ESSM Block 2
July 5, 2018

Burlington (EPF 10) Completes Builder's Trials
July 5, 2018

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for RD&A Tours NSWCDD
July 3, 2018
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (June 28, 2018) - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Chief Innovation Officer Nelson Mills demonstrates the Bluescape collaboration software for James Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research for Development and Acquisition, during his tour of the NSWCDD Innovation Lab (iLab). NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Godfrey 'Gus' Weekes looks on as Mills explains how the virtual workspace allows for real-time cloud-based collaboration. Virtualization and directed energy were among the briefs NSWCDD scientists and engineers presented to Geurts who also observed a laser demonstration. As the Navy's acquisition executive, Geurts has oversight of an annual budget in excess of $60 billion and is responsible for equipping and supporting Sailors and Marines with the best platforms, systems and technology as they operate around the globe in defense of the nation.

NSWC Indian Head Expeditionary Exploitation Unit One establishes stand-alone command
June 29, 2018
Cmdr. Matthew Myers, EXU-1’s inaugural commanding officer, receives his Command at Sea Insignia denoting his new status as a commanding officer.

Navy pursues augmented and virtual reality to enhance fleet readiness
June 29, 2018
Moback CRADA Signing

Indiana School Students Participate in International SeaPerch Competition with Help from NSWC Crane Mentors
June 27, 2018
CRANE, Ind. - Students from Indiana elementary, middle and high schools competed at the International SeaPerch Challenge at the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth.

NSWC Crane T2 Team Honored with Prestigious Department of Defense Award
June 26, 2018
SAN DIEGO - The NSWC Crane T2 team accepts the George Linsteadt Award for Excellence in Technology Transer in San Diego. Pictured (l-r): Annie Bullock, T2 & IP Program Support, Jenna Dix, T2 Agreements Administrator, Dr. Jagadeesh Pamulapati, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Director, Labratories & STEM Development Office, Kelly Stephens, T2 Program Support & Brooke Pyne, ORTA and T2 Program Director.

Shipyard honors employees for long years of service
June 26, 2018