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NSWCPD Technical Director Helps Bridge the Gap for Future Navy Civilian Leaders
July 13, 2026 — For Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Technical Director Nigel C. Thijs, SES, the Department of the Navy’s Bridging the Gap Leadership Development Program is more than a professional development opportunity; it is a foundational part of his leadership story.Before Thijs was appointed to the Senior Executive Service and... MORE

Deputy Senior Competency Manager of Production Innovation and Materiel Readiness Engineering at Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, Kenric W. “Rick” Johnson (left) visits NSWCPD to shadow Technical Director, Nigel C. Thijs, SES, as part of the Department of the Navy’s Bridging the Gap Leadership Development Program. (U.S. Navy photo by Margaret A. Kenyon)

NUWC Division, Keyport welcomes LCDR Michael Johnson as Pacific Detachment’s new officer in charge
July 13, 2026 — Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport welcomed Lieutenant Commander Michael J. Johnson as Detachment Pacific’s new officer in charge during a Change of Charge ceremony at the Navy Lodge on Ford Island, July 10. NUWC Division, Keyport Commanding Officer Capt. Brandon Monaghan served as presiding officer... MORE

Lt. Cmdr. Michael Johnson relieved Cmdr. Nathan Battle as NUWC Division, Keyport Detachment Pacific’s new officer in charge during a Change of Charge ceremony at the Navy Lodge on Ford Island, July 10. NUWC Division, Keyport Commanding Officer Capt. Brandon Monaghan served as presiding officer speaker.

NSWC IHD Hosts Change of Command Ceremony; Capt. Paul Mahoney Takes Command
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Photograph of three U.S. Navy officers in white dress uniforms standing on a wooden deck with six flags behind them, including the American flag and various military branch flags. The officers display multiple medals and insignias, indicating rank and achievements, with five empty blue-covered chairs behind them and front of the flags.

NUWC Division Newport’s 2025 Annual Overview highlights technical excellence, strategic vision
July 10, 2026 — The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport workforce continues to maintain the highest level of service to the fleet, and those efforts are highlighted in the command’s 2025 Annual Overview now available here... MORE

NUWC Division Newport engineer wins 2025 Rosenblatt Young Naval Engineer Award from American Society of Naval Engineers
July 9, 2026 — A Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport engineer recently was selected as the winner of the 2025 Rosenblatt Young Naval Engineer Award from the American Society of Naval Engineers for his outstanding contributions to the success and advancement of acoustic engineering... MORE

NUWC Division Newport engineer wins 2025 Rosenblatt Young Naval Engineer Award from American Society of Naval EngineersNUWC Division Newport engineer wins 2025 Rosenblatt Young Naval Engineer Award from American Society of Naval Engineers

NSWC Panama City Division’s MEASUR: Revolutionizing underwater safety through subsea recognition
July 8, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division scientists are revolutionizing subsea battle damage assessment with a groundbreaking initiative called MEASUR (Mission Effectiveness & Assessment with Subsea Recognition). By equipping unmanned underwater vehicles with advanced sensors and AI, this system represents a significant leap forward in how the U.S. Navy evaluates underwater threats and infrastructure. This innovative approach provides combatant commanders with rapid, reliable data to accelerate decision-making and keep our warfighters safe in contested waters. MEASUR is funded by the Naval Innovative Science and Engineering program, which is one of the Navy's most powerful mechanisms for launching technologies that Navy Labs produce into the hands of the warfighter... MORE

Members of the Mission Effectiveness & Assessment with Subsea Recognition (MEASUR) team (from left) Dr. Spencer Chang, Dr. Adriana McKinney and Dr. Tony Diaz, are shown with the Science & Technology Engineering Innovation Vehicle, or STEIV, at NSWC Panama City Division’s test pond. By equipping unmanned underwater vehicles with advanced sensors and artificial intelligence, MEASUR automatically and accurately evaluates physical damage to underwater threats. (Not pictured) Dr. Kwang Lee, Peter Romaine and Dr. Minh Chau. (U.S. Navy photo by Ronnie Newsome)

USS Illinois successfully undocks at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
July 7, 2026 — Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) successfully undocked Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Illinois (SSN 786), June 24, 2026, completing an important milestone in the submarine’s scheduled lifecycle maintenance period... MORE

Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Illinois (SSN 786) leaves Dry Dock 2 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), June 24, 2026, completing an important milestone in the submarine’s scheduled lifecycle maintenance period. Commissioned Oct. 29, 2016, Illinois is the 13th Virginia-class submarine. It is the second U.S. Navy ship to be named for the state of Illinois. Illinois is assigned to Submarine Squadron 1 and is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface ship warfare; strike warfare; special operations forces support; and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. PHNSY & IMF’s mission is to keep the Navy’s fleet “Fit to Fight" by repairing, maintaining, and modernizing the Navy's fast-attack submarines and surface ships. Strategically located in the heart of the Pacific, it is the most comprehensive fleet repair and maintenance facility between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East. (U.S. Navy photo by Kenny Jones)

Old Ironsides Navigates the Future: NSWCPD Outfits USS Constitution for ‘America 250’
July 6, 2026 — For more than two centuries, USS Constitution has relied on the stars, the sea, and traditional paper charts to navigate. But as the historic vessel prepares for nine ‘America 250’ fleet events in 2026, Old Ironsides is receiving a critical digital upgrade courtesy of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).“NSWCPD delivers... MORE

250704-N-UM082-1099 BOSTON (July 4, 2025) – USS Constitution sails in Boston Harbor in honor of Independence Day. USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat and serves as America’s Ship of State. She played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and welcome more than 600,000 visitors annually, supporting the ship’s mission of promoting the Navy’s history and maritime heritage, and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle, having destroyed or captured 33 enemy vessels. She earned the nickname Old Ironsides during the War of 1812, when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off her wooden hull. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Raymond Minami/Released)

Carderock, Fairfax City Co-Host Reverse Pitch Day to Drive Maritime Autonomy and Innovation
July 1, 2026 — FAIRFAX, Va. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division partnered with Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED) to host a large-scale reverse pitch day at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center on June 26, 2026, bringing together local industry leaders, academic researchers, and government officials to accelerate the commercialization of... MORE

Engineer Nikko Miniello presents patented technology to industry and academic partners during Carderock's Sensors & Autonomy Reverse Pitch Day.

NSWCPD Honors Workforce Excellence During Third Quarter Awards Ceremony
June 30, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) recognized employees for career milestones, professional development achievements, honorary awards, and letters of appreciation during its Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Awards Ceremony held June 17, 2026, at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.The ceremony honored the dedication, technical... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Commanding Officer Capt. Ashley Wright and Technical Director Nigel C. Thijs, SES, present Electrical Engineer Maboury Gueye with the Department of the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal during NSWCPD’s Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Awards Ceremony held June 17, 2026. Gueye was recognized for superior performance while serving as a subject matter expert providing urgent Support Equipment and Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment fleet support in a critical, forward-deployed environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Jay Butterbaugh, CTR)

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