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Navy, Pike District Partnership Co-Host Maritime Tech Industry Day with 3D Scanning Focus
February 27, 2026 — In a move to bolster technological advancement, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, partnered with the Pike District Partnership (PDP) and with support from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, hosted a two-day innovation summit on Feb. 25-26, 2026. The summit, held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference... MORE

NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Brendon “Cobie” Bondoc, right, a mechanical engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), moderates the Leadership Perspectives Panel during the SIDE 2026: A Deep Dive into 3D Scanning industry partnership forum. The panel brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss advancements in 3D scanning technology. Panelists included Dr. Davis McGregor from the University of Maryland, Dr. Bala Muralikrishnan from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Jay Ong from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Michael Raphael from Direct Dimension, Inc., and Dr. Cindy Waters from NSWCCD. The event was co-hosted by the Carderock Capital Tech Bridge and the Pike District Partnership. Carderock, the Navy's innovation and ship design powerhouse, headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, is a world-class research and development facility specializing in critical ship and ship systems design. (U.S. Navy photo by Aaron Thomas)

Transform Your Future: Carderock Celebrates Engineers Week 2026
February 27, 2026 — BETHESDA, Md. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division joined naval warfare center divisions across the enterprise Feb. 23-27, 2026, to celebrate Engineers Week, to highlight the Navy’s commitment to innovation, technical excellence and the engineers who design and sustain the future fleet. Engineers Week, founded in 1951 by the National... MORE

Members of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Electromagnetic Signatures Technology Division engage with attendees at a poster session in West Bethesda, Feb. 24, 2026.

Sailors' Feedback Helps Shape Carrier Performance
February 27, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), is placing Sailors at the heart of efforts to refine the Advanced Weapons Elevators (AWE) aboard the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). During hands-on training sessions, Kennedy crew members tested the elevators under real-world stress, offering direct feedback that influences the system's... MORE

Augmented reality was used to place new and experienced Sailors in various scenarios that mimic battle conditions to identify issues for improving the elevator system and developing better training. (U.S. Navy Photo by Jay Butterbaugh, CTR)

NSWCPD Engineers Create Remote Data Toolset to Revolutionize Fleet Support
February 27, 2026 — The U.S. Navy has long faced a major challenge when it comes to fixing complex problems aboard its ships. In the past, engineers and experts often had to travel across the world to reach vessels in need of repair. These missions could take weeks, involve costly flights, and were often slowed by limited and incomplete information, delaying critical... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Electrical Engineer Nicholas Stepenosky and Computer Engineer Brian Rivera-Lau pose for a photo as winners of the 2025 NSWCPD Command Award in the Innovation Category for their work on the DDG 51 Class Machinery Control Systems Playback Tool Team. Stepenosky and Rivera-Lau developed a data retrieval toolset that directly interfaces with the DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class Machinery Control System, which supports the ship’s critical functions, including propulsion, electrical power, and damage control. (U.S. Navy photo by Jay Butterbaugh, CTR)

Nuclear Welder Earns Prestigious George S.B. Walters Shipyard Service Award
February 27, 2026 — A Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility nuclear welder was honored with the 2025 George S. B. Walters Service Award by the Honolulu Council of the Navy League of the United States for his significant contributions in support of the U.S. Navy at the shipyard on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Jan. 23, 2026. The recipient, Brad K. Morikawa, a welder in the Nuclear Pipe Welding Shop, expressed surprise and gratitude after the presentation... MORE

From left, Stephen Umeno, a nuclear welder, strikes an arc in the weld booth (behind the curtain) during a welding training qualification with Brad Morikawa, right, the nuclear welder supervisor, observing his technique in a Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility weld shop Jan. 30, 2026.

Artabazon Returns to NEDU, Takes Command
February 26, 2026 — PANAMA CITY, Florida – Cmdr. Nick Artabazon returns to Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU), but this time it’s to take command while outgoing NEDU Commanding Officer Cmdr. Dustin Cunningham says farewell to active-duty service.Artabazon, a native of Richmond, Va., served at NEDU from 2019-2021 as the Test and Evaluation Department Head. He is an... MORE

NEDU Commanding Officer CDR Nicholas B. Artabazon, USN

NSWC PCD Engineers Week: Aaron Burghardt
February 26, 2026 — For Engineers Week 2026, we highlight Aaron Burghardt, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Diving and Life Support Systems mechanical engineer. He became a mechanical engineer to use his expertise as a former Navy EOD technician to serve our warfighters and provide them with the best tools and equipment to make their jobs safer and more efficient... MORE

Aaron Burghardt, NSWC Panama City Division Explosive Ordnance Disposal Diving (EOD) and Life Support Systems mechanical engineer, combined his love of country with his passion to problem solve. He joined NSWC PCD because it's the hub for EOD diving equipment and tools, and wanted to use his EOD technician experience to develop and provide the best capabilities for the warfighter.

Engineered for combat: RADHAZ team keeps the fleet in the fight
February 26, 2026 — In modern naval warfare, the most powerful sensors on a warship can be just as dangerous to its own crew as they are to an adversary if not engineered correctly. High-energy radars, communications systems and electronic emitters operate simultaneously in dense, unforgiving environments. If radiation hazards are misunderstood or mismanaged, the... MORE

DAHLGREN, Va. – The Radiation Hazards (RADHAZ) team at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division supports fleet readiness by evaluating electromagnetic radiation hazards and developing guidance that ensures combat systems operate safely and effectively.

Meet Rita Schuh, an Environmental Engineer whose mission protects the Warfighter and the Environment
February 25, 2026 — Rita Schuh, an environmental engineer in the Environmental and Energy Division of the NSWC Carderock Division, has spent 37 years promoting environmental compliance and protection of marine ecosystems across the Armed Forces. She supports the Naval Sea Systems Command on the Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS) and Ballast Water programs,... MORE

Rita Schuh, an environmental engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, stands in the command's Ballast Water Research Laboratory in West Bethesda, Md. Schuh, who has served in the government for 37 years, supports the Uniform National Discharge Standards and Ballast Water programs to standardize environmental regulations for the fleet.

2026 Industry Day Brings Hundreds Together to Strengthen Collaboration at NSWCPD
February 25, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), hosted its 2026 Industry Day on Feb. 5, 2026, bringing together government and industry partners to discuss mission priorities, acquisition strategies, and upcoming technical and contracting opportunities in support of the U.S. Navy. The hybrid event drew strong participation, with 614... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Technical Director Mr. Nigel Thijs SES, speaks during the command’s annual Industry Day on Feb. 5, 2026, which brought together industry partners for an acquisition overview, insightful briefings, and valuable meet and greets with department representatives. (U.S. Navy photo by Phil Scaringi, CTR)

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