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Forging the Future: NSWC Crane’s OPERA Program Develops Cutting-Edge Technology and Talent
March 16, 2026 — The Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC), a program established by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is successfully developing and attracting new talent to the technical fields essential for the U.S. Navy's future. Through strategic partnerships with universities, the NEEC facilitates cutting-edge research in areas of naval... MORE

Photo of Nick Gangi, an RPI student and SMART scholar, working on OPERA.

NSWC Crane’s new low-cost, ‘Drone Killer Cartridge’ achieves 92-percent kill rate in demonstration event
February 17, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has designed and developed the Drone Killer Cartridge (DKC), a new and cost-effective family of ammunition for the warfighter that increases probability of hit and kill against drone threats while inherently reducing collateral damage."We're enabling extended range, shotgun-style effects... MORE

Drone Killer Cartridge family of ammunition

NSWC Crane Highlights its Dedication to Naval Excellence at its 3rd Annual Meet the Mission Event
November 18, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) brought together the entire "TEAM Crane" community on September 11th for its 3rd annual "Meet the Mission" (MtM) event. The open-house style event provided a unique opportunity for civilian, military, and contractor employees to explore the cutting-edge technologies and collaborative efforts... MORE

CAPT Boonyobhas observing technological demonstrations

Former NSWC Crane employee awarded for bolstering the Naval Research and Development Establishment
September 3, 2025 — Former employee to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), Dr. Travis Summers, was awarded the Superior Civilian Service Medal for his work as the Deputy Director for Infrastructure for the Naval Research and Development Establishment (NR&DE).Dr. Summers is a third-generation NSWC Crane employee, following in the footsteps of his... MORE

NSWC Crane Attends the Association of Old Crows 15th Annual Capabilities and Gaps Summit
August 27, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) attended the Association of Old Crows (AOC) 15th Annual Capabilities and Gaps Summit. The event, held this summer, brought together subject matter experts from across a wide range of expertise to discuss critical developments within electronic warfare.The event also recognized the... MORE

Imani Davis receives 2024 Future Five Award at 2025 AOC Conference

NSWC Crane celebrates employee success at Annual Command Awards
August 14, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) celebrated the outstanding achievements of its employees at the 2025 Annual Command Awards held at WestGate Academy on August 6, 2025. Winners were recognized for their contributions and dedication in support of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and our mission in supporting the warfighter... MORE

NSWC Crane celebrates employee success at Annual Command Awards. Employees photographed with NSWC Crane leadership.

Indiana Research Consortium takes strategic first step to advance hypersonics innovation
August 8, 2025 — The Indiana Research Consortium (IRC) convened top researchers from Indiana University, Purdue University, and the University of Notre Dame, and subject matter experts from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, at the Emerging Manufacturing and Collaboration Center (EMC²) for an ideation session centered on hypersonics—an area of... MORE

Indiana Research Consortium takes strategic first step to advance hypersonics innovation. Participants photographed at the latest hypersonics meeting.

NSWC Crane Highlights 10th Anniversary of Career Competency Development Program
August 7, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its Career Competency Development Program (CCDP). The program aims to ensure robust development of new employees, helping them move quickly and capably into leadership positions within the organization.The ceremony highlighted the evolution of... MORE

Pictured left to right (Tiffany Fizer, Dr. Angela Lewis, JR Ross, Dr. Kyle Werner, and Lori Zipes)

NSWC Crane employees welcome next generation to STEM during Bring a Child to Work Day
August 5, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employees welcomed more than 500 children to see first-hand various science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers at a Navy laboratory. NSWC Crane organized Bring a Child to Work Day for employees on July 22, offering children under 18 a unique glimpse into the world of Naval... MORE

NSWC Crane and Ivy Tech’s free Technology Transfer course serves nearly 80 in first year
July 10, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and Ivy Tech Community College Gayle and Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship have found success in reaching regional businesses with their free training course, called Federal Lab Technology Transfer for Beginners. Since its inception last year, the program has supported more than 40... MORE

Photo courtesy of Regional Opportunity Initiative(ROI) including Defense Innovation Networking Group (DING), Ivy Tech Community College, NSWC Crane, and ROI representative recognized with the Indiana Uplands Regional Collaboration Award for the Federal Lab Technology Transfer for Beginners course.

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