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Navy lab's mine warfare technologies put to the test at IBP 25.5, paving way for future advancements
June 11, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) demonstrated its commitment to supporting the fleet by applying its subsea and seabed warfare expertise during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 25.5. NSWC PCD showcased several key technologies, including the Disposable Reusable Expeditionary Warfare Underwater Vehicle and the Threat Tracker system, highlighting their effectiveness in enhancing mine warfare capabilities. The Barracuda Mine Neutralization System also benefited from insights gained during the exercise, which will inform future development efforts. By actively participating in IBP 25.5, NSWC PCD not only demonstrated its commitment to innovation but also strengthened partnerships with other military units, contributing to a more secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The event allowed the Navy lab to showcase the real-world application of its technologies and help pave the way for future advancements in mine warfare as a force behind the fleet... MORE

Christian Weber, the Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 25.5 technology lead from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, describes the capabilities of the Hangman underwater system to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Yatsutaka Ebata, commander, Escort Flotilla 2, and Capt. Antonio Hyde, commodore, Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, during the IBP 25.5 technology demonstration aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10), at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, May 15, 2025. Exercises such as Integrated Battle Problem allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens. Portions of this photo have been obscured for security purposes.)

NSWC PCD, HII reach R&D agreement through unmanned threat detection and intervention system
March 18, 2022 — For the first time ever, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) have entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) entitled Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)-Based Threat Detection and Intervention System on February 20, 2022.A CRADA, which is one of the tools that... MORE

Threat Tracker is an autonomous threat detection system developed by a small team of engineers and scientists within Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s Coastal and Maritime Security branch. Threat Tracker is an autonomous, multi-platform threat detection system that uses radar and sensor technologies coupled with video analytics and machine learning algorithms to detect, track and classify potential threats. This system will be integrated with HII’s advanced unmanned surface vehicle to provide a fully autonomous USV escort capable of detecting and stopping a wide variety of threats. (U.S. Navy graphic)

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