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Virginia Tech professor received “real world knowledge” at NSWC Dahlgren Division this summer
August 10, 2023 — As Virginia Tech professor Dr. Justin Kauffman reflected on the 10 weeks he spent at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for the Office of Naval Research Summer Faculty Research Program (SFRP), there were several enlightening moments.The one that stood out above others, however, came during the NSWCDD Modeling and Simulation... MORE

IMAGE: Dr. Justin Kauffman, a research assistant professor in the Intelligent Systems Division at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute, is one of 10 professors from eight different universities who spent 10 weeks at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren as part of the Office of Naval Research Summer Faculty Research Program.

Excellence in acquisition: NSWC Dahlgren Division NMESIS Team wins prestigious award
August 8, 2023 — Exemplifying innovation and dedication, the Navy-Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) Engineering Team emerges victorious as the proud recipients of the prestigious Marine Corps Systems Command Acquisition Excellence Award.The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division team members from the Integrated Engagement Systems... MORE

IMAGE: The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Navy-Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System Engineering Team was honored with the Marine Corps Systems Command Acquisition Excellence Award.

NSWC Dahlgren Division STEM team challenges and inspires kids at Spotsylvania-area camp
August 7, 2023 — A dozen Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) employees served as instructors at the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office STEM camp July 31-Aug. 3 at the Germanna Community College Fredericksburg Area Campus.The NSWCDD volunteers included scientists, engineers and interns with a heart for community service and a desire to pass... MORE

IMAGE: Kelly Morgan, a scientist in the Strategic and Computing Systems Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, tests a boat constructed by youth at the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office STEM Camp July 31 at the Germanna Community College Fredericksburg Area Campus.

NSWC PCD’s collaboration with Sagetech elevates Navy to new unmanned aircraft systems heights
August 7, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) continues its pursuit to be a collaborator of choice who expands naval superiority in its latest partnership with Sagetech Avionics, Inc. The two organizations held a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) signing ceremony, July 27. This CRADA, entitled the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Collaborative Research Effort, aims to combine technology and reimagined design within this dynamic field using Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) capabilities. This is the first-ever signing of a CRADA between NSWC PCD and Sagetech Avionics, Inc., and was put together in support of a Naval Innovative Science and Engineering (NISE) effort in UAS... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division and Sagetech Avionics, Inc., enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement during a signing ceremony, July 27. (left to right) Lt. Rich Morales, NSWC PCD acting executive officer, Wes Shover, Sagetech Sales and Channel director, Paige George, NSWC PCD Technology Transfer manager, Tom Furey, Sagetech CEO, Capt. David Back, NSWC PCD commanding officer, Ryan Kendall, NSWC PCD Test and Evaluation and Prototype Fabrication Division mechanical engineer, Gavin Taylor NSWC PCD electrical engineer, and Dr. Kerry Commander, NSWC PCD chief technology officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Ronnie Newsome)

NSWC Dahlgren Division holds fifth annual Modeling & Simulation Summit
August 1, 2023 — Modeling and Simulation (M&S) is increasingly integral to the success of the U.S. Navy warfighter. Emergent technologies and fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), autonomous systems and system of systems are revolutionizing the model of American defense.That is why each of the past five years, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren... MORE

IMAGE: Sam Koski (far left), Deputy Director for Warfare Integration Digital Warfare Office at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), facilitated the panel discussion on day two of the NSWCDD Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Community of Interest M&S Summit July 26 at University of Mary Washington’s Dahlgren Campus.

Laser Focus – NSWC Dahlgren Division engineer awarded George M. Wilkening Award
July 31, 2023 — “Never get complacent when it comes to safety because equipment doesn't have a conscience,” said Sheldon Zimmerman, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) brilliant mind behind groundbreaking advancements in laser safety.Zimmerman, was presented with the prestigious 2023 Laser Institute of America’s George M. Wilkening Award for... MORE

IMAGES: Sheldon Zimmerman, chief engineer for the Lead Naval Technical Lab for Laser Safety at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division received the prestigious Laser Institute of America’s 2023 George M. Wilkening Award.

After 38 years at NSWC Dahlgren Division, Mike Gibson cherishes his friendships the most
July 28, 2023 — Fredericksburg native Mike Gibson has spent the majority of his life working at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). He’s closing out a nearly four-decade-long career as he retires today.Growing up, most of what Gibson knew about NSWCDD stemmed from his sister’s Rappahannock Swim League team competing against the Dahlgren team... MORE

IMAGE: Mike Gibson is retiring from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division after 38 years of service. Gibson is finishing out his career as a lead scientist in the Strategic and Computing Systems Department.

NSWC Dahlgren Division celebrates second quarter 2023 PEO IWS awardees
July 24, 2023 — Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) announced 30 individuals from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) as recipients of the Fiscal 23 2nd Quarter PEO IWS Excellence Awards. The awardees represent six teams and include one individual winner.Casey Stafford, from the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division reaches $1 Billion in OTA awards for fiscal 2019-2023
July 19, 2023 — On July 11, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) reached $1 billion in total Other Transactional Authority (OTA) awards for fiscal 2019-2023, a milestone that demonstrates the importance of this contracting vehicle.An OTA allows for NSWCDD to “quickly prototype technology and innovative solutions for transition to the... MORE

NSWCDD team proudly serves as Navy’s Fiber Optic In-service Engineering Agent
July 17, 2023 — When one considers fiber optics, they probably do not think of it in terms of the over 4 million feet of it that can be found aboard a Navy ship or submarine.For a team of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) employees in the Fiber Optics Engineering and Operations Branch of the Strategic and Computing Systems Department, it is... MORE

IMAGE: Fiber optics technology enables the transmittance of data as light signals through strands of glass. Major benefits of fiber optic cables include little interference to the electromagnetic field, dependability and high bandwidth that can handle high volume data transmissions. A team at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in the Fiber Optics Engineering and Operations Branch serves as the Navy’s Fiber Optic In-Service Engineering Agent.

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