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NSWCDD Department Stands Up High Powered Microwave Division in Directed Energy Refocusing Efforts
January 5, 2022
IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientist Thomas Salvato tests vessel stopping efforts. Vessel stopping efforts fall under the directed energy umbrella at NSWCDD, using high powered microwaves.
NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer Honored for Impacting Laser Weapon Technology with Leadership, Rigor, and Agility
February 10, 2021
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. – Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Directed Energy Weapons System Division Head Ronald Flatley is recognized with the Department of the Navy’s Superior Civilian Service award at the command’s virtual honorary awards ceremony in 2020. In addition to acting as NSWCDD division head, Flatley was the program officer for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Solid State Laser Technology Maturation program and ONR’s Layered Laser Defense program from 2015 to 2020. “I’m humbled that someone put me in for an award. I’m honored to be considered in this category, and I hope to measure up to that in the future,” he said.
NSWC Dahlgren Scientists Brief Top Technological Programs to U.K Royal Navy Leaders as Collaboration Strategy is Reaffirmed
December 6, 2019
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Dec. 3, 2019) - British Royal Navy Rear Adm. Hugh Beard shakes hands with Dr. Chris Lloyd, High Energy Laser Lethality lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), during a presentation held after a live test demonstration. Lloyd presented Beard – the U.K. assistant chief of the Naval Staff (Capability) – with a steel metal sample irradiated and penetrated in the command’s High Energy Laser Lethality laboratory. NSWCDD subject matter experts briefed Beard and his delegation of Royal Navy officers on programs and capabilities that included NSWCDD directed energy weapons such as the high energy laser, electromagnetic railgun, and hyper-velocity projectile in addition to high power radio frequency capabilities and the weaponization of unmanned systems. The assistant chief of the Naval Staff (Capability) is responsible for planning and delivering the larger part of the Royal Navy’s future maritime effectiveness. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
Navy ’20-something’ Civilians Develop Power Solution for Electric Weapons Aboard Warships
October 21, 2019
IMAGE: DAHLGREN (Sept. 26, 2019) - The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Sly Fox Mission 26 team are pictured after presenting a final brief on their project, PERSEUS, to NSWCDD leadership. The team developed PERSEUS as the basis to solve the power management issues the Navy faces as new electrical systems and directed energy weapons are integrated aboard warships. Sly Fox team members left to right: Tyler Boitnott, Dominique James, Kyle Dalton, Steven Lohrey (front), Michael Joram, Emily Rabin (back), and Bridgett Burg. (Photo by U.S. Navy/Released)
British Royal Navy’s Second Sea Lord Visits NSWC Dahlgren Division
September 26, 2019
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) - British Royal Navy Second Sea Lord Vice Adm. Nicholas Hine shakes hands with Capt. Casey Plew, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) commanding officer, during a presentation held after a live test demonstration. Plew and Hine presented each other with their respective command coins. NSWCDD subject matter experts briefed the second sea lord and his delegation on programs and capabilities that included the NSWCDD Innovation Lab, digitalization of the U.S. Navy, high velocity tactical development, and directed energy weapons such as the high energy laser, electromagnetic railgun and hyper-velocity projectile. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for RD&A Tours NSWCDD
July 3, 2018
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (June 28, 2018) - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Chief Innovation Officer Nelson Mills demonstrates the Bluescape collaboration software for James Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research for Development and Acquisition, during his tour of the NSWCDD Innovation Lab (iLab). NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Godfrey 'Gus' Weekes looks on as Mills explains how the virtual workspace allows for real-time cloud-based collaboration. Virtualization and directed energy were among the briefs NSWCDD scientists and engineers presented to Geurts who also observed a laser demonstration. As the Navy's acquisition executive, Geurts has oversight of an annual budget in excess of $60 billion and is responsible for equipping and supporting Sailors and Marines with the best platforms, systems and technology as they operate around the globe in defense of the nation.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Tours NSWC Dahlgren
March 13, 2018
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Feb. 16, 2018) - Japanese Vice Adm. Hideki Yuasa and Capt. Takuro Koroki are pictured with their delegation and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leadership in front of the electromagnetic railgun prototype launcher. Yuasa is president of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Maritime Command and Staff College in Tokyo and Koroki is the naval attaché for the Embassy of Japan and the JMSDF delegation. Yuasa led the Japanese delegation to see new and emerging technologies developed at NSWCDD. Navy scientists and engineers briefed the Japanese delegation on human systems integration, electromagnetic launchers, hypervelocity projectiles, and directed energy weapons, in addition to the command's capabilities in complex warfare systems development and integration to incorporate electric weapons technology into existing and future fighting forces and platforms. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
British Royal Navy's First Sea Lord Visits NSWC Dahlgren Division
October 5, 2017
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Oct. 2, 2017) - British Royal Navy First Sea Lord Adm. Sir Philip Jones and his delegation are pictured with leaders from Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) during their tour of NSWC Dahlgren Division laboratories and test sites, including the Naval Directed Energy Center, the Electromagnetic Railgun Facility, and the Potomac River Test Range.