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Innovation Lab Hosts Modeling and Simulation Toolbox Hackathon
February 10, 2022 — At the start of a cold Thursday in January, a group of more than 20 scientists and engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) filed into the Innovation Lab, or iLab, for a day of learning and executing new skills. The NSWCDD innovators participated in the iLab’s second Modeling and Simulation Toolbox (MAST) Hackathon... MORE

IMAGE: On Jan. 27, 21 scientists and engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s seven technical departments participated in a modeling and simulation toolbox (MAST) hackathon at the iLab. The model is accessible to all NSWCDD programs and projects and does not require advanced programming experience.

Ship to Shore Connector Demonstrates Its Capabilities in Test Event with USS Carter Hall
February 10, 2022 — The next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), successfully completed well deck interoperability testing with USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and demonstrated the craft are another step closer to fleet integration. The evolution was conducted as part of the first phase of ship interface testing and... MORE

The next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), successfully completed well deck interoperability testing with USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and demonstrated the craft are another step closer to fleet integration.

NSWC Crane leveraged NISE funds to prioritize hypersonic and digital engineering technology
February 9, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) leveraged Naval Innovative Science & Engineering (NISE) funding to develop critical Department of the Navy (DoN) and Department of Defense (DoD) technology areas of hypersonics and digital engineering. NSWC Crane scientists and engineers (S&Es) showcased their FY21 efforts in the annual NISE... MORE

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You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Selection of Imagers at NSWCDD
February 8, 2022 — “You can’t hit what you can’t see…” were the words of Washington Senators pitcher Walter “Barney” Johnson 100 years ago. Today, his baseball wisdom describes the goal of some of the most cutting-edge testing and evaluation happening at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in the Laser Weapon System Integration and Weaponization... MORE

EXU-1, FBI Host Maritime Post-Blast Investigation Course at NAS Key West
February 8, 2022 — Expeditionary Exploitation Unit 1 (EXU-1) and the FBI’s Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Section conducted a maritime post-blast investigation course at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Florida, Jan. 19-28. The U.K. Royal Navy Diving and Threat Exploitation Group (DTXG) and three U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams,... MORE

An EOD operator sorts forensic evidence in front of two orange buckets.

USNS John Lewis Conducts Builder’s Trials
February 7, 2022 — USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the Navy’s lead ship of its new class of fleet replenishment oilers, conducted initial Builder’s Trials and returned to port, Feb. 4.Builder’s Trials consist of a series of in-port and at-sea demonstrations that allow the Navy and the shipbuilder, General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), to... MORE

USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the Navy’s lead ship of its new class of fleet replenishment oilers, conducted initial Builder’s Trials and returned to port, Feb. 4.

NSWC IHD Holds NEST OTA Collaboration Event
February 7, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), in conjunction with the National Armament Consortium (NAC), held a Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies (NEST) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Collaboration Event, Jan. 18-19.The two-day event featured discussions on topics such as emerging challenges and opportunities, and... MORE

USS Savannah (LCS 28) Commissions
February 7, 2022 — BRUNSWICK -- The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Feb. 5, 2022, in Brunswick, Ga.“It’s fitting that it would find its home in Savannah – a city whose agility has allowed her to be a defining force in the entire scope of American history,” said principal speaker U.S. Representative... MORE

BRUNSWICK, Ga., (Feb. 5, 2022) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) pierside in Brunswick before their commissioning ceremony

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Holds Change of Command
February 4, 2022 — Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) held a Change of Command ceremony Friday, February 4 were Captain Daniel W. Ettlich was relieved by Captain Michael C. Oberdorf as Commander, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan were the shipyard’s honored guests at this event. PNS Business and Strategic Planning... MORE

Virginia Congressman Visits NSWC Dahlgren Division to Discuss Renewed Technological Mindset
February 3, 2022 — For the first time since new Technical Director Dale Sisson Jr., SES took over the helm as Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)’s top civilian, Rep. Rob Wittman from Virginia’s 1st Congressional District visited the warfare center Jan. 28. Among other committee duties, Wittman serves on the House Armed Services Committee and is... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Technical Director Dale Sisson Jr., SES chats with Congressman Rob Wittman during a recent visit to the warfare center. Wittman represents the 1st Congressional District.

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