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ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY FOR TODAY & TOMORROW'S WARFIGHTER

We are home to the DOD’s top scientists, engineers, and technicians in the information warfare battlespace.
We are forward-based, forward-deployed and globally positioned with America’s warfighters.
We are where America’s naval forces are.

Win the Information War!

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Our Mission

Conduct research, development, prototyping, engineering, test and evaluation, installation, and sustainment of integrated information warfare capabilities and services across all warfighting domains with an emphasis on Expeditionary Tactical Capabilities & Enterprise IT and Business Systems in order to drive innovation and warfighter information advantage.

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"With our nation’s pacing threats in mind, we must develop, integrate and maintain our approach of strategic deterrence."

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NIWC Atlantic to Test Airborne, Waterborne Communications Equipment on Sullivan’s Island

by Steve Ghiringhelli, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office - 7 Mar 2024 - Press Release

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, a tenant on Joint Base Charleston (JBC) headquartered in North Charleston, will be testing and evaluating communications equipment on Sullivan’s Island from March 11 to 16.

Technically Speaking Podcast Quantum Technology at NIWC Atlantic (Ep.17)

by NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office - 28 Feb 2024 - News

Let’s chat about the mysterious technology that is quantum! In Episode 17, co-hosts Chelsie and Alex speak with NIWC Atlantic physicist Dr. Robert Younts who is a quantum information action officer in the science and technology department.

NIWC Atlantic hosts U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

by NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office - 27 Feb 2024 - News

Meeting and collaborating with other local federal agencies advances the federal community and the missions and services they provide.

Legends of NIWC Atlantic

The Legends of NIWC Atlantic series is an effort to highlight all the great things our workers do across the command and for our warfighters. Do you know someone in your department or competency that should be highlighted for their excellence? If so, please let us know by using the contact form at the bottom of the Legends page. Thanks in advance for your participation in helping us recognize and honor the work of NIWC Atlantic employees!

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