https://www.navsea.navy.mil Naval Sea Systems Command News RSS Feed en-us Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:22:00 GMT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:31:54 GMT https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4514594/virginia-tech-students-develop-communication-system-for-nswcdd-with-potential-t/ With the warfighter in mind, Virginia Tech seniors spent two semesters designing and building a<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/11/2003947234/150/150/0/250427-N-DE005-1001.PNG' alt='Virginia Tech College of Engineering students highlight their project at the college&#39;s Department of Engineering Education Interdisciplinary Expo April 29. (Photo courtesy of Robin Ott, Virginia Tech)' /> <br /> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:22:00 GMT Jennifer Erickson https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4514594/virginia-tech-students-develop-communication-system-for-nswcdd-with-potential-t/ Headquarters NSWC Dahlgren https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4511482/carderock-supports-marine-corps-new-mobile-manufacturing-capability-for-forward/ In environments where distance can delay routine repairs, Marines traditionally rely on supply<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/08/2003945704/150/150/0/260608-N-N1804-1004.JPG' alt='(CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.) – Marines assigned to 1st Maintenance Battalion review the results of a plasma table cutting operation with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division engineer Brennen Cheung and Field Service Representative Justin Horn during Advanced Integrated Mobile Machine Shop (AIMMS) New Equipment Training (NET) at Camp Pendleton, California. The plasma cutting system supports expeditionary maintenance and repair operations by enabling Marines to rapidly fabricate metal components in the field.' /> <br /> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:38:36 GMT Alisha Tyer, NSWC Carderock Division Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4511482/carderock-supports-marine-corps-new-mobile-manufacturing-capability-for-forward/ NSWC Carderock https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4511396/carderock-mechanical-engineer-inspires-next-generation-through-stem-outreach-ro/ For David Bernard, a mechanical engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/08/2003945630/150/150/0/260608-N-N1804-1001.JPG' alt='Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Mechanical Engineer, David Bernard.' /> <br /> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:40:16 GMT Brittny Odoms, NSWC Carderock Division Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4511396/carderock-mechanical-engineer-inspires-next-generation-through-stem-outreach-ro/ NSWC Carderock https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4510322/sima-san-diego-reestablished-to-drive-fleet-self-sufficiency-and-warfighter-rea/ SAN DIEGO – In a decisive move to restore and expand organic ship repair capabilities, the Navy<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/05/2003944945/150/150/0/260604-D-DF703-6560.JPG' alt='SIMA SD Reestablishmen' /> <br /> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:35:51 GMT Southwest Regional Maintenance Center Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4510322/sima-san-diego-reestablished-to-drive-fleet-self-sufficiency-and-warfighter-rea/ Headquarters SWRMC https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4508990/nswc-indian-head-division-hits-milestone-with-first-ever-mk-70-solid-rocket-mot/ Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) recently cast its first-ever regrained<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/04/2003944121/150/150/0/060426-N-CM812-1001.JPG' alt='Photograph of an industrial facility showing a large cylindrical metal motor suspended by a crane above a vertical support structure, surrounded by yellow platforms and machinery. Three workers in gray uniforms and red helmets observe the setup.' /> <br /> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:09:24 GMT NSWC IHD Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4508990/nswc-indian-head-division-hits-milestone-with-first-ever-mk-70-solid-rocket-mot/ Headquarters NSWC Indian Head EODTECHDIV https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4508060/from-design-to-sustainment-carderock-engineers-share-structural-expertise/ When engineers discover structural damage or corrosion on a ship, they must determine whether<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/03/2003943685/150/150/0/260603-N-N1804-1001.JPG' alt='A man in a blue collard shirt writes mathematical equations on a whiteboard.' /> <br /> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:36:04 GMT Alisha Tyer, NSWC Carderock Division Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4508060/from-design-to-sustainment-carderock-engineers-share-structural-expertise/ NSWC Carderock https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4507033/computer-science-education-propels-jose-medina-medina-into-career-boosting-navy/ Jose Medina Medina applies his computer science education and experience to helping Sailors defend<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/02/2003943250/150/150/0/250320-N-N2246-1001.JPG' alt='STEM' /> <br /> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:18:00 GMT Thomas McMahon https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4507033/computer-science-education-propels-jose-medina-medina-into-career-boosting-navy/ NSWC Port Hueneme https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4506994/commands-first-other-transaction-agreement-will-shorten-acquisition-prototype-p/ Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) in California has begun working with<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/02/2003943242/150/150/0/260218-N-SR235-5151.JPG' alt='NSWCPHD' /> <br /> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:08:00 GMT Brian Varela https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4506994/commands-first-other-transaction-agreement-will-shorten-acquisition-prototype-p/ NSWC Port Hueneme https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4506740/nswc-panama-city-division-university-of-iowa-partner-on-research-to-better-prot/ A partnership between NSWC Panama City Division and the University of Iowa is focused on quantifying the physical strain sailors endure while operating in full individual protective equipment. The project is funded by the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC), which targets the Navy’s technological needs by partnering on research with universities across the U.S., creating opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience alongside Navy engineers at each of 10 Warfare Centers Divisions.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/02/2003943052/150/150/0/250722-N-PB086-1006.JPG' alt='Sam Murphy, a doctoral candidate and Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) participant, observes, as Jenna Dufresne, NSWC PCD Personal Protective Equipment Branch scientist, records metrics while conducting kinetic testing on a sailor wearing individual protective equipment, July 22, 2025. This experiment aims to understand and mitigate the physiological burdens of protective gear used in chemical, biological, and radiological defense responses. (U.S. Navy by Ronnie Newsome)' /> <br /> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:16:07 GMT Jeremy Roman, NSWC PCD Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4506740/nswc-panama-city-division-university-of-iowa-partner-on-research-to-better-prot/ NSWC/NUWC NSWC Panama City https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4505682/carderock-outreach-team-sparks-stem-curiosity-at-seed-school-tech-day/ The future of the U.S. Navy fleet depends on the innovators of tomorrow. This reality drove an<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/01/2003942447/150/150/0/260520-N-BY800-1016.JPG' alt='BALTIMORE (May 20, 2026) – Jacquelyn Southerland, a member of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Strategic Education Outreach Team, guides SEED School of Baltimore students through a hands-on coding exercise using an Ozobot Ari robot during a Tech Day event. The compact, programmable robot helps make computer science engaging, supporting the Carderock team&#39;s broader mission to spark curiosity in 158 middle school students and inspire the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals. (U.S. Navy photo by Aaron Thomas)' /> <br /> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:30:45 GMT Aaron Thomas, NSWC Carderock Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4505682/carderock-outreach-team-sparks-stem-curiosity-at-seed-school-tech-day/ NSWC Carderock https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4502829/navsea-discovery-team-advances-shipyard-maintenance-innovation/ The Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Discovery Team is helping drive innovation across the Navy’s public<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/28/2003941032/150/150/0/220331-N-N1804-1001.JPG' alt='James Calverley, a senior mechanical engineer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS &amp; IMF), demonstrates the auto-hydrolance condenser cleaning robot to Rear Adm. Jason Lloyd, then-chief engineer (CHENG) of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 05.' /> <br /> Thu, 28 May 2026 17:35:00 GMT Brittny Odoms, NSWC Carderock Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4502829/navsea-discovery-team-advances-shipyard-maintenance-innovation/ NSWC Carderock https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4501899/nswc-ihd-comsec-team-reduce-software-upgrade-time-almost-90-using-chimera-win-d/ The Communications Security (COMSEC) team at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/27/2003938380/150/150/0/260527-N-CM812-1002.JPG' alt='Photograph of three men from NSWC Indian Head&#39;s COMSEC team standing on steps in front of a brick building.' /> <br /> Wed, 27 May 2026 17:40:00 GMT NSWC IHD Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4501899/nswc-ihd-comsec-team-reduce-software-upgrade-time-almost-90-using-chimera-win-d/ Headquarters NSWC Indian Head EODTECHDIV https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4501883/navy-leaders-emphasize-speed-and-a-unified-digital-ecosystem-at-the-2026-digita/ Navy leaders joined academia and industry representatives at the Department of the Navy Digital<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/27/2003938365/150/150/0/260513-N-N1804-1002.JPG' alt='Capt. Chris Matassa, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, discusses the implications of maritime warfare dominance with fellow Warfare Centers leaders during a panel session of the Department of the Navy Digital Warfighting Symposium East 2026 in Norfolk, Va., on May 12. Moderated by Dr. Julie Stark, director of the Navy’s Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge, the panel deep dived into driving the future of information warfare, how industry and academia can help, and the resources required to accomplish information dominance. From left: Stark; Matassa; Nigel Thijs, technical director of NSWC Philadelphia; Stephen O’Grady, deputy technical director from Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport; and David Smoak, chief engineer from Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic.' /> <br /> Wed, 27 May 2026 17:38:20 GMT NSWC Carderock Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4501883/navy-leaders-emphasize-speed-and-a-unified-digital-ecosystem-at-the-2026-digita/ NSWC Carderock https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4499341/nuwc-division-newport-hosts-memorial-day-ceremony-honoring-34-deaths-in-the-lin/ On the morning of Oct. 25, 1941, Alexander MacLellan Jr., a research expert at the Naval Torpedo Station in Newport, sat in the passenger seat of a plane set to perform tests on a torpedo release mechanism. Such flights had become routine for MacLellan over the course of his 25-year career, though this would be his last ...<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/22/2003937030/150/150/0/260521-N-OD508-1010.JPG' alt='NUWC Division Newport hosts Memorial Day ceremony honoring 34 deaths in the line of duty' /> <br /> Fri, 22 May 2026 14:37:00 GMT NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4499341/nuwc-division-newport-hosts-memorial-day-ceremony-honoring-34-deaths-in-the-lin/ NSWC/NUWC NUWC Newport https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4498717/engineer-rotates-into-stem-outreach-at-carderock/ BETHESDA, Md. — Erin Ripley, a mechanical engineer with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/21/2003935698/150/150/0/260518-N-JN521-1006.JPG' alt='Headshot of Erin Ripley' /> <br /> Thu, 21 May 2026 18:40:00 GMT Brittny Odoms, NSWC Carderock Division Public Affairs https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4498717/engineer-rotates-into-stem-outreach-at-carderock/ NSWC Carderock https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4498389/nswc-crane-employee-recognized-for-national-technical-excellence/ An NSWC Crane technology transfer expert was recognized nationally for her efforts to advance<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/21/2003935556/150/150/0/260521-N-N2220-1001.JPG' alt='Amanda McCullough, Technological Transfer Agreements Program Manager at NSWC Crane (pictured left), at the awards ceremony for 2026 Technology Transfer Rookie of the Year Award.' /> <br /> Thu, 21 May 2026 16:34:55 GMT NSWC Crane Corporate Communications https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4498389/nswc-crane-employee-recognized-for-national-technical-excellence/ NSWC Crane https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4496082/capt-ashley-wright-relieves-capt-joseph-darcy-as-nswc-philadelphia-commanding-o/ Capt. Ashley S. Wright relieved Capt. Joseph Darcy as Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/19/2003934107/150/150/0/260515-N-NN012-2524.JPG' alt='NSWCPD welcomed Capt. Ashley S Wright (right), who relieved Capt. Joseph Darcy (left) as Commanding Officer during NSWCPD’s Change of Command Ceremony in Philadelphia on May 15, 2026. Commander, Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers Rear Adm. Peter Small (center) served as the ceremony’s guest speaker and presided over the change of command. (U.S. Navy photo by Phil Scaringi, CTR)' /> <br /> Tue, 19 May 2026 18:35:00 GMT Steven Infanti https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4496082/capt-ashley-wright-relieves-capt-joseph-darcy-as-nswc-philadelphia-commanding-o/ NSWCPD https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4494885/navys-directed-energy-systems-integration-lab-to-train-sailors-on-laser-weapons/ Sailors can now get certified in operating and maintaining the fleet’s most prevalent directed<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/18/2003933364/150/150/0/230214-N-HH412-1003.JPG' alt='DESIL' /> <br /> Mon, 18 May 2026 16:53:00 GMT Thomas McMahon https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4494885/navys-directed-energy-systems-integration-lab-to-train-sailors-on-laser-weapons/ NSWC Port Hueneme https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4494092/warfare-center-develops-new-tool-to-help-sailors-keep-vertical-launching-system/ Launcher support personnel at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) in<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/15/2003932648/150/150/0/251214-N-N2246-1001.JPG' alt='VLS' /> <br /> Fri, 15 May 2026 21:50:00 GMT Thomas McMahon https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4494092/warfare-center-develops-new-tool-to-help-sailors-keep-vertical-launching-system/ NSWC Port Hueneme https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4494066/figueroa-valentins-natural-curiosity-math-skills-led-to-engineering-career/ Her natural curiosity and a mother who encouraged her to pursue a science, technology, engineering<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/15/2003932630/150/150/0/180602-N-N2246-1002.JPG' alt='WSMR' /> <br /> Fri, 15 May 2026 21:34:00 GMT Teri Carnicelli https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4494066/figueroa-valentins-natural-curiosity-math-skills-led-to-engineering-career/ NSWC Port Hueneme