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A Legacy of Innovation: Dr. Commander's 40-Year impact at NSWC Panama City Division
Dr. Kerry Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division chief technology officer. He arrived to this Navy lab in September 1985 and has supported the warfighter for more than 40 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)
Jan. 14, 2026 - For four decades, Dr. Kerry Commander has been a pivotal figure at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), navigating the ever-evolving currents of naval technology and strategic defense. From his...
NUWC Division Newport engineer earns DON Superior Civilian Service Award
William “Dave” Shallcross, an engineer with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport’s Customer Advocate and Field Team Office, who currently detailed to the Office of Naval Research-Global, recently was awarded the Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award, the second highest DON civilian award, for his sustained exceptional service as science advisor and special assistant to the Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, from 2022 through 2025.
Jan. 12, 2026 - William “Dave” Shallcross, an engineer for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Customer Advocate and Field Team Office, who is currently detailed to the Office of Naval Research Global (ONR-G),...
U.S. Navy to Christen Future USNS Lansing
Jan. 9, 2026 - The U.S. Navy will christen the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) during a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, Jan. 10 at 10:30 a.m. (CDT).The principal address will be delivered by The Honorable Hung Cao, Under Secretary...
The enduring power of Mark 160: Four decades of Navy combat advantage
DAHLGREN, Va. – The Mark 160 gun computer system is the fire control system for the Navy’s main gun weapon systems: the Mark 34 (5-inch), Mark 48 (57mm), and Mark 38 (30mm). (Dorina Watermolen/NSWCDD Illustration)
Jan. 8, 2026 - The Mark 160 gun computer system is built for quick adaptation and ongoing innovation. Owned and sustained by the government and built at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, it is a 40-year product line that...
NUWC Division Newport’s role in developing undersea robotic autonomous systems focus of visit by Submarine Group Two commander
Rear Adm. Melvin Smith (right), commander of Submarine Group Two, chats with Eric Simone (from left), director of programs for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Undersea Warfare Platforms and Payload Integration Department, Technical Director Marie Bussiere, Commanding Officer Capt. Kevin Behm, and Executive Officer Cmdr. Daniel Miller, during his visit to warfare center on Dec. 11, 2025. Smith was briefed on NUWC Division Newport’s development and delivery of undersea robotic autonomous systems capabilities to the U.S. Navy fleet.
Jan. 5, 2026 - Rear Adm. Melvin R. Smith, commander of Submarine Group Two, visited the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport on Dec. 11, delivering a message of gratitude to the workforce during the command’s holiday cookie...
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Analytics and Data Driven Performance Assessments

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Electromagnetic Warfare, Expeditionary Warfare Systems and Strategic Systems Components

NSWC Dahlgren
Surface Ship Weapons System Development and Integration

NSWC Indian Head
Energetics and EOD Technologies

NUWC Keyport
Sustaining Undersea Warfare Systems and Vehicles

NUWC Newport
Undersea, Subsea, and Seabed Warfare Weapons Systems Development and Integration

NSWC Panama City
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Surface and Undersea Machinery, Power, Controls, and Auxiliary Ship Systems

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Integrated Logistics and Test and Evaluation for Surface Warfare Combat Systems

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