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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...

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...

NSWCPD’s Advanced Damage Control Team Delivers Software to Help Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in the Fleet
August 14, 2020 — On Aug. 14, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) began delivery of 95 Damage Control management laptops to the fleet preloaded with software that allows crews aboard Navy vessels to track and isolate COVID-19 cases.NSWCPD’s Machinery Control System & Advanced Damage Control System (ADCS) Branch began installing ADCS on...

NSWC PCD engineers train operators on airborne search and detection sonars
September 22, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) engineers trained operators from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14 & 15 on Airborne Search and Detection Sonars (AN/AQS-24B) here recently. “The purpose of the training was to qualify new operators for the AQS-24B system,” said Justin Grimes NSWC PCD AN/AQS-24 systems...

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