Naval Sea Systems Command > Media > News - Category NSWC Indian Head EODTECHDIV

NSWC Indian Head Division Supports National Robot Rodeo to Advance EOD
August 31, 2026 — As a longtime event supporter and stakeholder, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) played a key role in the 2026 National Robot Rodeo (NRR) held in Oriskany, New York, August 17-21. The event challenged dozens of participants over 10 teams from military, public safety and international explosive ordnance...

NSWC Indian Head Division Makes History with First-Ever Re-grained Mk 70 Solid Rocket Motor Static Firing
August 10, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) conducted the first-ever static firing of a fully loaded, re-grained Mk 70 solid rocket motor (SRM) at the command’s manufacturing facilities in Indian Head, Maryland, August 5. The demonstration is a major milestone in boosting NSWC IHD’s production capacity for large SRMs and addressing...

NSWC IHD holds Inaugural Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Blitz
July 30, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division’s (NSWC IHD) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Center (EODTECHCEN) hosted its first joint EOD Technology Blitz, an operational scenario-focused vendor demonstration, at Fort A.P. Hill’s EOD Advanced Learning Center (ALC), July 16-21. Established from collaborative discussions between the joint...

NSWC IHD Hosts Change of Command Ceremony; Capt. Paul Mahoney Takes Command
July 13, 2026 — ...

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...

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...

NSWC Indian Head Division Recognizes Employee Achievements During 2025 Honorary Awards
April 30, 2026 — INDIAN HEAD, Md. — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) recognized individuals and teams making significant contributions to the command’s mission during the 2025 Honorary Awards ceremony at the College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, April 28. “The spirit and professionalism of this command...

NSWC Indian Head Division Provides Modernization Update at Community Event
March 17, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) leadership participated in the “State of the Station 2026” event hosted by the Charles County Military Alliance Council at the College of Southern Maryland Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, Mar. 12. The event also included representatives from the Charles County Board of...

NSWC IHD Anti-Terrorism Officer Awarded Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal
December 30, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) honored Master Sgt. Gregorio Vargas of the Air Force Reserve with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for revitalizing the command’s Anti-Terrorism (AT) program in less than one year and establishing it as a model for other organizations across the Naval Sea Systems Command...

Headquarters

Media Queries