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NSWC Crane opens advanced repair center, forging new era of fleet readiness
July 16, 2026 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) opened a facility to repair advanced metals and provide fleet readiness. The new Metal Additive Manufacturing (MADMAN) Repair Center uses advanced low-pressure and high-pressure cold spray technology to extend the life of vital naval assets. NSWC Crane held the ribbon cutting ceremony onsite on June 23... MORE

Figure 1: Pictured left to right, Troy Pierson, Director, MADMAN Repair Center, Scott Gamble, Mechanical and Materials Rapid Prototype Branch Manager, Jeff Campbell, NAVSEA 05T1, Cold Spray Project Manager, Capt. Boonyobhas, NSWC Crane Commanding Officer, and Dr. Werner, NSWC Crane Deputy Technical Director.

NSWC Crane launches Rapid Capabilities Cell to accelerate solutions for the Fleet
July 15, 2026 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) launched the Crane Rapid Capabilities Cell (CRC2) to accelerate the delivery of critical technology to the warfighter. This new initiative will serve as a direct pipeline for identifying and delivering solutions to meet the most urgent and emerging needs of the U.S. Navy... MORE

CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) launched the Crane Rapid Capabilities Cell (CRC2) to accelerate the delivery of critical technology to the warfighter. This new initiative will serve as a direct pipeline for identifying and delivering solutions to meet the most urgent and emerging needs of the U.S. Navy.

NSWC Crane Announces Winners of Hypersonic Horizons 2024: The High Speed Video Challenge, Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
June 6, 2025 — CRANE, Ind. – The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office, in collaboration with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is proud to announce the 14 winning teams of the second annual "Hypersonic Horizons: The High Speed Video Challenge," The competition awarded a total of $32,000 to high school and undergraduate students who demonstrated exceptional innovation and technical acumen in addressing hypersonic challenges... MORE

CRANE, Ind. – The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office, in collaboration with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is proud to announce the 14 winning teams of the second annual "Hypersonic Horizons: The High Speed Video Challenge," The competition awarded a total of $32,000 to high school and undergraduate students who demonstrated exceptional innovation and technical acumen in addressing hypersonic challenges.

NSWC Crane employee awarded for his leadership and dedication to his department
November 22, 2023 — CRANE, Ind. – A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee was awarded the Civilian Service Achievement Medal, which is the fifth highest honorary award within the Department of the Navy. Richard McGarvey received this award while serving as the Acting Deputy Department Director and Deputy Chief in the Contracts Department... MORE

CRANE, Ind. – A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee was awarded the Civilian Service Achievement Medal, which is the fifth highest honorary award within the Department of the Navy. Richard McGarvey received this award while serving as the Acting Deputy Department Director and Deputy Chief in the Contracts Department.

NSWC Crane celebrates 2023 NISE science and technology in annual End of Year Showcase
November 3, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted its annual Naval Innovative Science and Engineering (NISE) End of Year Showcase on September 26-28 at the High Velocity Innovation Center (HiVe). The HiVe is an innovation laboratory at NSWC Crane. More than 150 people attended the event which included briefs and poster sessions from... MORE

NSWC Crane department director awarded for leadership in Expeditionary Warfare
January 20, 2022 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Department Director was awarded the Department of the Navy (DoN) Meritorious Civilian Service Award (MCSA), which is the third highest award a Navy civilian can receive.Patricia Herndon, the Department Director for Special Warfare and Expeditionary Systems Department at NSWC Crane,... MORE

A civilian woman hold a certificate awarded to her from a Navy captain.

NSWC Crane hosts first virtual Advanced Planning Briefings for Industry
June 3, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is hosting its first virtual Advanced Planning Briefings for Industry (APBI) event from June 7-11, 2021. Registration is now live and open to the public to participate.The APBI event will provide detailed information on industry, academia, future NSWC Crane technology efforts, criteria,... MORE

NSWC Crane youth STEM program awarded for innovative education initiatives
November 4, 2020 — CRANE, Ind. – The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program was honored with a regional innovation award on October 13, 2020.Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) announced its 2020 winners of the third annual Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Awards, which recognize... MORE

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program was honored with a regional innovation award on October 13, 2020.

OSD Establishes Joint Hypersonics Transition Office Systems Engineering Field Activity at NSWC Crane
October 15, 2020 — CRANE, Ind. – The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) has established its Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) Systems Engineering Field Activity at Naval Support Activity, Crane. The decision to partner with Crane was made to leverage the growing suite of government, industry, and academic capabilities associated with that organization... MORE

Pictured: Dr. Kyle Werner, Director of Engagement; CAPT McKay, Commanding Officer; and Mr. Phil Smith, Command Advocacy Lead.

NSWC Crane provides thermal imaging solution to area hospital during coronavirus pandemic
September 22, 2020 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is providing its sensor agnostic thermal imaging system to Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) to screen incoming staff and patients for fever, a symptom of COVID-19. NSWC Crane has licensed the technology to GCGH and will loan and set up the necessary equipment for a trial... MORE

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