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NSWC PCD enhances U.S. Navy autonomous solutions through real-time innovation
August 4, 2025 — To remain the strongest and most lethal force in the world, the U.S. Navy must maintain superiority in a complex and rapidly evolving world. One way this is accomplished is by incorporating subject matter experts in data integration and real-time analysis to generate, capture, and use data to fight and win, and Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama... MORE

(left) Jonathan King, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division project and technical execution lead, and Dr. Denton Woods, NSWC PCD scientist, stand next to their latest development the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Digital Twin Initiative, July 8. This initiative creates realistic, physics-based virtual sonar simulations that allow for critical data collection. These diverse datasets are crucial for validating autonomous systems, target recognition, and change detection technologies, and vital for transitioning advanced technologies into the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Ronnie Newsome)

Small groups, big ideas: Dahlgren teams tackle radar challenge with creativity and grit
August 1, 2025 — They came with their own backgrounds and areas of expertise: early-career scientists, software developers, mechanical engineers.Inside the Innovation Lab (iLab) at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), in a sea of unfamiliar faces, they sorted themselves into six small groups. Their skillsets would need to complement each other,... MORE

DAHLGREN, Va. – Derek Diltz (center), chief engineer in the High Power Microwave Weapon Systems Division at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, tests a low-budget coffee can radar produced by a group of early career scientists and engineers during a Workforce Development Innovation Challenge. (Tierney Kunstmann/NSWCDD Photo)

NUWC Division Newport hosts supervisors’ course for NAVSEA enterprise
August 1, 2025 — Twenty-five supervisors from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) warfare centers and other commands participated in a five-day Propel Launch course that focused on leadership, organizational culture and personal development, held at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport July 21-25... MORE

U.S. Navy Seeks Industry Feedback for Modular Attack Surface Craft Program
July 31, 2025 — WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Navy released a solicitation seeking industry input in support of the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) program, July 28. The solicitation, open until August 11, invites industry partners to submit white papers or slide decks outlining their capabilities and proposed solutions for the MASC program.The program will... MORE

First of 2 new portal cranes arrives to support PSNS & IMF operations
July 31, 2025 — A new KNES 25-ton portal crane with a unique capability arrived at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility July 14.Crane 52 is part of a $67 million contract to bring four new cranes to PSNS & IMF to support the mission of maintaining, repairing, modernizing and retiring U.S. Naval vessels. The new cranes were designed and... MORE

NSWC Indian Head Division STEM Program Culminates in Summer Robotics Competition
July 31, 2025 — INDIAN HEAD, Md. — Sixteen high school students with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division’s (NSWC IHD) Naval Energetics Technology Apprenticeship Program (NETAP) braved the summer heat during the program’s underwater robotics competition at the Naval Support Facility Indian Head Aquatics Center, July 18. The competition was the... MORE

A student with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division’s (NSWC IHD) Naval Energetics Technology Apprenticeship Program (NETAP) maneuvers their underwater remotely operated vehicle for his group’s scenario, July 18 at Naval Support Facility Indian Head.

Shop 38 supervisor's quick actions 'a matter of life and death'
July 31, 2025 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility recognized Earnest T. Ryan Jr., marine machinery supervisor, Shop 38, Marine Machinist, with the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal for the actions he took in saving a Sailor from choking, May 28.The award, which was presented by Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, PSNS & IMF, is... MORE

Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, PSNS & IMF, and Cmdr. Andrew Ra, commander, USS Connecticut (SSN 22), present Earnest T. Ryan Jr., marine machinery supervisor, Shop 38, Marine Machinist, with the NCSC Medal May 28. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

Five NUWC Division Newport employees receive 2024 NAVSEA Excellence Awards
July 23, 2025 — Five Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport personnel recently were among the winners of the 2024 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Excellence Awards. Winners are selected based on their significant contributions to the NAVSEA enterprise... MORE

Sailor Earns Pipefitting Qualification at TRF Bangor for First Time in 20 Years
July 22, 2025 — Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Noah Cooper recently became the first Sailor in nearly two decades at Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB) to earn a civilian-level brazing qualification... MORE

Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Noah Cooper and Capt. Michael Eberlein, commanding officer, TRFB, pose for a photo at TRFB.

TRFB Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Facility
July 22, 2025 — Trident Refit Facility, Bangor’s (TRFB) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of Building 7446 on June 12 at Delta Pier onboard Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor... MORE

TRFB leadership conduct a ribbon cutting during a ribbon cutting ceremony at TRFB.

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