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NSWC Dahlgren and Philadelphia Divisions Develop Paradigm to Power Ships with Laser Weapons
August 30, 2021 — How can the U.S. Navy integrate electric weapons such as its new and emerging high-energy laser systems into warships while ensuring there is enough power for all ship systems and services?It will take a paradigm shift that few have heard or seen before, according to Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) scientists and engineers. Thomas ‘TJ’ McKelvey... MORE

IMAGE: Engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) support electrical and thermal laser characterization testing. From left to right, back to front, Chris Heflin of NSWCDD, TJ McKelvey of NSWCPD, Robert Mancini of NSWCPD, Brian Rees of NSWCPD, Charles Nelatury of NSWCPD, Jonathan Schrier of NSWCPD and Michael Richardson of NSWCDD are pictured. In the front row, from left to right, Eric Thompson and Alain Mbateng of NSWCDD are pictured. (U.S. Navy Photo/Released)

NSWC Philadelphia Division Dry Docks Scanning Supports Newest Generation of Aircraft Carriers
June 6, 2019 — PHILADELPHIA - During a recent visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), Steven Lagana, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) PMS 555, Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan (SIOP) Program Manager, toured the Command’s test sites and labs critical to supporting the construction of the Gerald Ford-class aircraft carriers. ... MORE

190529-N-LT766-0004 PHILADELPHIA (May 29, 2019) Andy Carirns, left, leads Steven Lagana, right, NAVSEA PMS 555 Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) on a tour of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) campus. During the visit Lagana saw many test sites and labs including the Advanced Data Acquisition, Prototype Technology and Virtual Environments (ADAPTVE) lab. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Banfield/Released) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

Warfare Centers’ individuals and teams recognized at PEO IWS Awards ceremony
May 21, 2019 — Six of the ten Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Center Divisions, including individuals and teams, from across the nation were recognized at the FY19 1st and 2nd Quarter Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard, May 9. The PEO IWS... MORE

DDG-51 Land-Based Engineering Site Continues to Train and Prepare Sailors in Philadelphia
May 20, 2019 — Sailors attached to the future USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) recently received Pre-Commissioning Crew Training at the DDG 51 Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) aboard Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)... MORE

Sailors attached to the future USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) receive training on the zonal electrical distribution system at the Land Based Engineering Site (LBES), Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), May 8, 2019. This training is critical for the Sailors so they understand what is occurring with the machinery in the engine rooms when operations are taking place. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Banfield/Released)

NSWCPD Engineers Show Off STEM Capabilities at Science Carnival
May 7, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) engineers enthusiastically showcased state-of-the-art technologies to throngs of children during the annual Philadelphia Science Carnival on the Ben Franklin Parkway, May 4... MORE

Philadelphia (May 4, 2019) NSWCPD’s Patrick Violante, demonstrates technology from the ADAPT.VE Lab during the Philadelphia Science Carnival on May 4. The Philadelphia Science Carnival is just one of the ways NSWCPD engages with the Greater Philadelphia Area and interests the next generation of Navy engineers in a STEM career. (U.S. Navy Photo by Margaret Kenyon)/Released

NSWC Philadelphia Division’s Change of Command Ceremony Highlights Outgoing Commander, Welcomes New Commander
May 3, 2019 — Capt. Dana Simon relieved Capt. Francis Spencer as commanding officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), during a change of command ceremony on May 2... MORE

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