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The Impossible Turnaround of Dry Dock 2 at PHNSY
July 6, 2026 — Shipyard workers at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) recently completed a rapid two-week turnaround of historic Dry Dock 2. The operation involved undocking a U.S. Navy submarine and immediately preparing the dock structure to receive a second vessel. This expedited schedule required precise coordination across multiple industrial departments to meet strict fleet readiness timelines...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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