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USS Illinois successfully undocks at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
July 7, 2026 — Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) successfully undocked Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Illinois (SSN 786), June 24, 2026, completing an important milestone in the submarine’s scheduled lifecycle maintenance period... MORE

Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Illinois (SSN 786) leaves Dry Dock 2 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), June 24, 2026, completing an important milestone in the submarine’s scheduled lifecycle maintenance period. Commissioned Oct. 29, 2016, Illinois is the 13th Virginia-class submarine. It is the second U.S. Navy ship to be named for the state of Illinois. Illinois is assigned to Submarine Squadron 1 and is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface ship warfare; strike warfare; special operations forces support; and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. PHNSY & IMF’s mission is to keep the Navy’s fleet “Fit to Fight" by repairing, maintaining, and modernizing the Navy's fast-attack submarines and surface ships. Strategically located in the heart of the Pacific, it is the most comprehensive fleet repair and maintenance facility between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East. (U.S. Navy photo by Kenny Jones)

World-Class Advanced Energetic Research Lab Complex Opens at NSWC IHD; Among DoW’s Largest, Most Unique RDT&E Facilities
June 25, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the command’s newest state-of-the-art Advanced Energetic Research Laboratory Complex in Indian Head, Maryland, June 24. The facility will enable the development of novel materials and formulations to enhance range, speed, lethality... MORE

Photograph of a ribbon-cutting ceremony with military personnel and civilians standing in front of a brick building entrance. Three uniformed individuals are cutting a red ribbon stretched between two stanchions, symbolizing the opening or inauguration of a facility.

NAVSEA Recognizes Excellence
June 17, 2026 — NAVSEA Honors Excellence and Innovation at Annual Awards Ceremony WASHINGTON – The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) recognized its top individual and team performers during the 2025 NAVSEA Excellence awards ceremony. The event celebrated the outstanding achievements of civilian and military personnel who have made significant contributions to the... MORE

WASHINGTON, DC (June 11, 2026) - Vice Admiral Jim Downey, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Ms. Leslie Joseph, Deputy Commander, Total Force and Corporate Operations, hosted the NAVSEA Excellence Awards in the auditorium. The 2025 NAVSEA Excellence in Acquisition Award is presented to Mr. Michael J. Campbell (center).

Virginia Tech students develop communication system for NSWCDD
June 15, 2026 — Naval vessels use radio frequency (RF) signals to maintain communication with allies stationed on shore. However, this link can be frequently disrupted by environmental challenges, including signal reflections off the water’s surface, atmospheric conditions like fog or heavy rain and terrestrial obstructions such as dense foliage. Naval Surface... MORE

Virginia Tech College of Engineering students highlight their project at the college's Department of Engineering Education Interdisciplinary Expo April 29. (Photo courtesy of Robin Ott, Virginia Tech)

SIMA San Diego Reestablished to Drive Fleet Self-Sufficiency and Warfighter Readiness
June 5, 2026 — SAN DIEGO – In a decisive move to restore and expand organic ship repair capabilities, the Navy officially reestablished Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity, San Diego (SIMA SD) on June 1. This strategic West Coast command will develop Sailors as advanced intermediate-level (I-level) maintenance technicians and in Fleet Technical Assist (FTA)... MORE

NSWC Indian Head Division Hits Milestone with First-Ever Mk 70 Solid Rocket Motor Cast
June 4, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) recently cast its first-ever regrained Mk 70 solid rocket motor (SRM) in the command’s manufacturing facilities in Indian Head, Maryland. This effort represents a major milestone in NSWC IHD becoming the Department of War’s (DoW) second source for reclaimed and regrained SRMs. The cast... MORE

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.

NSWC IHD COMSEC Team Reduce Software Upgrade Time Almost 90% Using CHIMERA, Win DON Information Superiority Excellence Award, NAVIFOR Big Ideas Challenge
May 27, 2026 — The Communications Security (COMSEC) team at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) were recently honored with two awards: the Department of the Navy’s (DON) Information Superiority Excellence Award for Innovation, presented May 11 at the 2026 DON Digital Warfighting Symposium East in Norfolk, Virginia; and the Advancing... MORE

Photograph of three men from NSWC Indian Head's COMSEC team standing on steps in front of a brick building.

NSWCDD graduates first students from in-house Wartime Readiness Short Course
April 24, 2026 — The U.S. Navy, in times of competition, conflict, and contingency or combat operations, leverages Maritime Operations Centers to equip commanders and staff with the resources needed to execute responsibilities as a component, Fleet and/or Maritime Component Commander.Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is applying the Maritime Operations... MORE

DAHLGREN, Va. – Professor C.A. "K-Jack" Krajacich, director of Maritime Staff Courses at the U.S. Naval War College, teaches the first Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Wartime Readiness Short Course to a room full of Sailors and civilians. The course is designed to provide perspective on how maritime operations centers support the fleet. (Matt Lyman/NSWCDD Photo)

NAVSEA Announces 2025 Active and Reserve Sailors of the Year
April 22, 2026 — WASHINGTON — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced the active and reserve 2025 Sailors of the Year during a ceremony held at its headquarters April 17.Navy Diver First Class Andrew D. Turner, representing the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport, was named the Active-Duty Sailor of the Year.Electronics Technician First... MORE

WASHINGTON, DC (April 16, 2026) - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 2025 Sailor of the Year (SOY) ceremony was hosted by Vice Admiral Jim Downey, Commander, NAVSEA, and held in the auditorium at the Washington Navy Yard. ND1 Andrew Turner, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport, was the active duty winner, and ET1 Carl Frost II, Surgemain Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Raleigh, was the reservist winner. Congratulations to all the finalists. (U.S. Navy photo by Laura Lakeway)

Mr. Peter Reddy named NAVSEA Warfare Centers Executive Director
April 8, 2026 — WASHINGTON – Mr. Peter Reddy has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers.Reddy most recently served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Engineering (DASN (RDT&E)), under the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for... MORE

Mr. Peter Reddy: Executive Director, NAVSEA Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers

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