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Annapolis Family Team Returns and Makes Waves at International Submarine Races
From left: Elizabeth, Zane, and Quinn Barone return Javelin 2.0 to their pit area after a successful run during the 2025 International Submarine Races. The Annapolis-based family competed as the only independent team in this year’s race. Carderock, the Navy's ship design and innovation powerhouse, provides the technical foundation for the future fleet through world-class research, development, and testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Kristin Behrle)
July 1, 2025 - BETHESDA, Md. – An Annapolis, Maryland-based family team, Impulse Submarines, made a splash at the 2025 International Submarine Races (ISR 18), held June 23-27 at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division’s historic...
Racing with Purpose: From STEM to Service with Virginia Tech at ISR18
Virginia Tech pilot and hydrodynamics lead Maggie Campbell waves to spectators at the David Taylor Model Basin during the 18th International Submarine Races (ISR18), hosted at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division from June 23-27. Campbell is a SMART scholar slated to join Carderock’s Combatant Craft Division after graduation. Carderock, the Navy's ship design and innovation powerhouse, provides the technical foundation for the future fleet through world-class research, development, and testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Alisha Tyer)
July 1, 2025 - BETHESDA, Md. – Three Virginia Tech students are transforming hands-on experience into long-term opportunities through their participation in the 2025 International Submarine Races (ISR18). Hosted by Naval Surface Warfare...
Dr. Delores M. Etter Award Honors Nash’s Impact on UEM Stealth and Readiness
Wyatt J. Nash, Underwater Electromagnetics Stealth Advisor at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, poses for a photo on top of Mauna Kea, Big Island, HI. Nash is one of 10 recipients of the 2025 Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award. Carderock, the Navy's ship design and innovation powerhouse, provides the technical foundation for the future fleet through world-class research, development, and testing. (Photo courtesy of Wyatt J. Nash)
July 1, 2025 - Wyatt J. Nash, Underwater Electromagnetics Stealth Advisor at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, is one of 10 recipients of the 2025 Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) Dr...
NSWC Panama City Division military liaison enables critical contributions to the fleet
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Commanding Officer Capt. Paul Stence, Jr., awards Geri Kohler, NSWC PCD military liaison, with the Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award, June 13. Kohler manages all active-duty personnel and their administrative functions warfighters to seamlessly mesh and support the mission here while ensuring their operational readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Bob Lindee)
June 30, 2025 - Geri Kohler serves as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division military liaison, and she manages all active-duty personnel and their administrative functions for the #NavyLab. Her efforts help these warfighters...
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Surface Ship Weapons System Development and Integration

NSWC Indian Head
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NUWC Keyport
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NUWC Newport
Undersea, Subsea, and Seabed Warfare Weapons Systems Development and Integration

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