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Dahlgren celebrates 100 years of UAV innovation: From biplanes to quadcopters
March 25, 2025
The first radio-controlled plane was an open cockpit, amphibious biplane. Its first totally unmanned flight took place September 15, 1924 (NSWCDD photo by Morgan Tabor).
Maximizing resources: Building a competitive Outdoor Autonomy Lab environment
August 27, 2024
Service to Science: Dr. Lloyd’s journey to the Navy’s foremost expert in directed energy
August 6, 2024
IMAGE: Dr. Christopher Lloyd is currently serving as the Navy Distinguished Scientist for Directed Energy at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in a Scientific and Professional Senior Executive role. Appointed to this position July 14, Lloyd fulfills a critical mandate as the Department of the Navy’s foremost authority in the research, development, test, evaluation, integration and deployment of directed-energy weapon systems and related technologies.
NSWCDD's AN/SPY-6(V)1 Radar and Aegis Baseline 10 Test Team earns top honor
August 1, 2024
IMAGE: Cory Willoughby is the product coordinator and advanced radar detection laboratory test director at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Aegis and Ballistic Missile Defense Test and Evaluation Branch for Baseline 10.0/10.0.1 Joint Integration Test Team.
NSWCDD Modeling & Simulation proves beneficial to the warfighter
July 23, 2024
IMAGE: John Romano, head of the Aeronautics, Hypersonic Design & Analysis Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, reviews the schedule at the Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Summit July 16 at University of Mary Washington’s Dahlgren Campus. Romano has led the annual summit for six years.
NSWC Dahlgren Division bids farewell to recently retired Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Mlynarski
June 24, 2024
IMAGE: Capt. Philip Mlynarski (center) salutes as he exits his retirement ceremony at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division June 21. Mlynarski served as NSWCDD’s 47th commanding officer in the final two years of his 26-year career.
NSWC Dahlgren Division welcomes new commanding officer at change of command ceremony
June 21, 2024
IMAGE: Capt. Joseph Oravec (left) shakes hands with Capt. Philip Mlynarski after assuming command of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division during a change of command ceremony June 21. Rear Adm. Thomas Dickinson (center), commander of Naval Surface Warfare Center and Naval Undersea Warfare Center, delivered the ceremony’s opening remarks.
NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Aurora Software Foundry Joint Laser Deconfliction Safety Software Team Wins Prestigious 2024 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award
June 12, 2024
IMAGE: Pictured with Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Technical Director, Dale Sisson Jr., P.E., SES and Integrated Engagement Systems Department Head Shellie Clift are Dr. Udayan Bhapkar, Lindsey Klunder, James Latourell and William "Jack" Smith members of the Aurora Software Foundry Joint Laser Deconfliction Safety Software Team and Cory Willoughby, member of the AN/SPY-6(V) 1 Radar Aegis Baseline 10 Test Team. Both teams were recognized as winners of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award for 2024. The teams were honored during a ceremony at the Pentagon, June 12.
Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life: Veteran Integration Program
June 3, 2024
IMAGE: On May 30, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division's hosted a Veteran Integration Program event focusing on “Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life.” The event had several NSWCDD panelists who shared diverse insights, experiences and answered questions from attendees.
NSWCDD supports new Naval Gold Standard Artificial Intelligence Computer
May 22, 2024