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Dahlgren celebrates 100 years of UAV innovation: From biplanes to quadcopters
March 25, 2025 — One hundred years ago, on a stretch of the Potomac River, a small group of engineers and scientists made history with the flight of the United States' first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This moment, now a cornerstone in the long legacy of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), marked the beginning of a century of innovation in...

Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren inspires middle school students in STEM
November 22, 2024 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), in partnership with the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg Regional Military Affairs Council and SimVentions, hosted the second Middle School Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren (ICAD) on Nov. 9, bringing together 20 teams from 17 schools across 11 school districts and the...

NSWC Dahlgren Division celebrates academic achievements
October 30, 2024 — Continuing education is the whetstone Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leadership uses to sharpen the tip of the spear in developing innovative weapon systems for the Navy warfighter that will deter and defeat our nation’s adversaries. In fiscal year 2024, NSWCDD spent over $2.3 million on tuition through its Academic...

NSWCDD Hosts Collegiate Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Challenge
October 25, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted its Collegiate Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Innovation Challenge. The competition encourages students to develop advanced algorithms and models to enhance naval systems’ cyber defense capabilities.Eleven teams from colleges and universities across the nation competed in the...

NSWC Dahlgren Division announces Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Challenge teams
October 9, 2024 — Minds will meet machine when 14 academic institutions from across the nation compete in person in the Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Challenge Oct. 22-23 at the University of Mary Washington’s (UMW) Dahlgren Campus in King George, Virginia.Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) selected the following teams: Catholic University...

NSWC Dahlgren Division hosts third annual Dahlgren Downtown
September 26, 2024 — Join Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for the third annual Dahlgren Downtown, Friday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Inn at the Old Silk Mill in Fredericksburg. For the first year, we are excited to bring demos to the community featuring real-life robots, virtual reality, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team and...

Maximizing resources: Building a competitive Outdoor Autonomy Lab environment
August 27, 2024 — Recognizing the need for improved access to basic testing and assessments for autonomous systems, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) initiated the Outdoor Autonomy Lab (OAL) in October 2022. These systems are of growing importance to the Navy and the NSWCDD mission. The complexity and time required to test and assess these...

Service to Science: Dr. Lloyd’s journey to the Navy’s foremost expert in directed energy
August 6, 2024 — Dr. Christopher Lloyd's incredible journey from a small Virginia town to becoming a nationally recognized Navy Distinguished Scientist for Directed Energy, serving as a Scientific and Professional (ST) Senior Executive at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), epitomizes his resilience, thirst for challenges and dedication to...

NSWCDD's AN/SPY-6(V)1 Radar and Aegis Baseline 10 Test Team earns top honor
August 1, 2024 — The AN/SPY-6(V)1 Radar and Aegis Baseline 10 Test Team, consisting of Cory Willoughby, Joseph Aust and James Ciba, received the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research, Development and Acquisition 2024 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award. This award was presented to the team in recognition of their exceptional...

NSWCDD Modeling & Simulation proves beneficial to the warfighter
July 23, 2024 — Showcasing Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) technical rigor in a wartime posture drew 350-plus professionals to its Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Summit July 16-18 at University of Mary Washington’s Dahlgren Campus.Dahlgren Division, Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers, Naval...

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