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NSWC Carderock Team Advances Robotic and Autonomous Systems
April 9, 2026 — A team of engineers at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is advancing how the Navy develops and employs robotic and autonomous systems across the maritime domain.Led by William Gottwald, a mechanical engineer and Old Dominion University graduate, the team brings together expertise in robotics, autonomy, aerospace, and ocean... MORE

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... MORE

NHPA commenting period for the ex-Long Beach (CGN 9) now open
April 7, 2026 — The U.S. Navy has evaluated ex-Long Beach (CGN 9) for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The final determination of ineligibility for the NRHP listing is now open for public commenting... MORE

SWRMC Finishes USS Manchester Availability Early
April 2, 2026 — SAN DIEGO – Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) completed the USS Manchester (LCS 14) Select Restricted Availability (SRA) one day early, supporting the Chief of Naval Operation’s priority to meet or exceed maintenance timelines for completion.USS Manchester is homeported in San Diego and assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One... MORE

Delia Chen, Carderock's Digital Adoption Lead - SharePoint and Power Platform
April 2, 2026 — Delia Chen, the Digital Adoption lead - SharePoint and Power Platform within the Enterprise Solutions Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, is settling into her role at the command, finding both challenges and rewards in her first year. Chen, who joined Carderock just over a year ago, said the transition has been “a slight... MORE

NSWC Panama City Annual Awards recognizes business, technical excellence
March 27, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) continued commitment to strengthen the Navy team through technical competency and leadership development was on full display during the Navy lab’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Annual Awards Ceremony held at Florida State University Panama City, March 26... MORE

Enterprise Solutions at Scale: Why Carderock Honors Rear Adm. Grace Hopper
March 26, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s ability to deliver advanced ships and maritime systems to the U.S. Navy depends not only on technical excellence, but on disciplined processes that make complex engineering repeatable, scalable, and mission-ready. Those systems ensure that innovation can be delivered reliably to the fleet.That... MORE

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... MORE

Enhancing Helicopter Safety at Carderock: Computer Scientist Robert Ricketts
March 17, 2026 — Robert Ricketts, a computer scientist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, is leveraging data analytics to redefine safety for the Navy’s rotary-wing fleet.Ricketts, who earned a degree in computer engineering from the University of Maryland in 2008, serves within Carderock’s Sea-Based Aviation and Aeromechanics Branch. His work... MORE

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

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