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NSWC PCD Engineers Week: Aaron Burghardt
February 26, 2026 — For Engineers Week 2026, we highlight Aaron Burghardt, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Diving and Life Support Systems mechanical engineer. He became a mechanical engineer to use his expertise as a former Navy EOD technician to serve our warfighters and provide them with the best tools and equipment to make their jobs safer and more efficient...

NSWC PCD engineer enhances warfighter capabilities, advances at IRONMAN competition
December 17, 2025 — John Kremar, NSWC PCD Diving and Life Support lead engineer, combines his work proficiency and passion with persistence and perseverance to achieve not only mission success but also a personal milestone. By day, he helps design and produce life support equipment for a variety of Navy and non-navy sponsors to increase divers’ capabilities and safety while performing their missions. Off the clock, he recently completed this year's IRONMAN Florida triathlon and has qualified to compete in the upcoming IRONMAN World Championship in 2026...

NSWC PCD accelerates Naval mine warfare capabilities with new Quickstrike Extended Range Program, working group
December 8, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division spearheaded an effort to help the U.S. Navy develop the Quickstrike Extended Range (QS-ER) Program to counter the threat of stealthy submarines deploying advanced mines in shallow waters, which could disrupt critical shipping lanes. The groundbreaking Underwater Mine Personnel Qualification Standard Working Group brought together a team of experts, including engineers, logisticians, and fleet personnel from NSWC PCD, the Mobile Mine Assembly Group (COMOMAG), the Navy's Strike Planning and Execution Program, the Boeing Company and other key stakeholders. They developed the platform’s advanced aerial mining capabilities such as training, deployment and process improvement and is centered around the MK 64 MOD 5 Underwater Mine and aims to ensure sailors are well-prepared to use and maintain the new system, enhancing the Navy's ability to protect vital sea lanes and maintain maritime superiority...

Bayou Tech Node joins Gulf Coast Tech Bridge, increasing warfighter readiness
August 13, 2025 — The Gulf Coast Tech Bridge (GCTB), in partnership with NavalX and the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC LANT), stood up the Bayou Tech Node (BTN) last July with the goal of sourcing commercial technology and solutions to solve naval challenges faster.The GCTB is a strategic partnership between the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama...

NSWC PCD breaks ground on cutting-edge facility for autonomous innovation
July 9, 2025 — In a major boost to the Navy's ability to control the critical undersea environment, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest facility, July 9. This isn't just another building; it's a strategic investment in the future of naval warfare.The new 25,000+ square-foot Subsea & Seabed...

NSWC Panama City's Diving Depot: forging warfighter readiness through expert maintenance and modernization
July 8, 2025 — NSWC Panama City Division Explosive Ordnance Disposal Diving and Life Support Depot specializes in delivering decisive combat power to the warfighter. One person who directly impacts that mission is Neil Patterson, senior underwater breathing apparatus technician. He brings more than 40 years of diving experience to the depot's ability to provide divers with reliable equipment needed to operate safely and effectively. This is just one-way NSWC PCD generates readiness and maintains, modernizes and sustains platforms to support the warfighter as a Force Behind the Fleet. ...

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...

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