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NIWC Atlantic Hosts 15th Annual Palmetto Cybersecurity & STEM Camp

Alex Jackson, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:10:00 GMT

Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic is hosting its 15th annual Palmetto Cybersecurity & STEM Camp from July 6–10 at Jerry Zucker Middle School in Charleston, S.C. Partnering with Charleston County School District, the five-day camp provides rising fifth- through 12th-grade students hands-on cyber and STEM learning led by local experts.

NIWC Atlantic Accelerates Innovation, Signs Partnership with Greater New Orleans, Inc.

Alex Jackson, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:08:00 GMT

Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic signed a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with the Greater New Orleans Development Foundation, Inc. (GNODF). Designed to boost Louisiana’s economic competitiveness, the collaboration connects small businesses and academic institutions with emerging technology resources and federal lab assistance to accelerate the development of critical warfighter capabilities.

NIWC Atlantic Hosts Annual Aiken STEM Camp

Alex Jackson, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:14:00 GMT

Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic is hosting its annual Aiken IDEAs STEM Camp in Aiken, South Carolina, from July 13–17. Partnering with local organizations, the program provides hands-on activities, career preparation, and industry networking across a three-stage STEM pipeline for elementary, middle, high school, and college students. Registration is required.

NIWC Atlantic to Conduct Pre-Planned Naval Technology Experiment in Charleston Area

Alex Jackson, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:22:00 GMT

Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic will host its annual System of Systems Naval Integration Experiment in Charleston Harbor and Sullivan’s Island during March 2026. The routine exercise evaluates advanced naval technologies, including unmanned systems, helicopters, and beach equipment. The public should maintain a safe distance from all operations and personnel.

NIWC Atlantic Releases First Industry Opportunities Under New Rapid Capabilities Office

Steve Ghiringhelli, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:49:00 GMT

NIWC Atlantic’s new Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) has launched a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to accelerate technology delivery to the fleet. This initiative streamlines procurement for innovative solutions, specifically targeting maritime data analytics (UNIT) and containerized hosting platforms (Specter). The RCO aims to achieve "wartime footing" and close critical warfighting gaps by 2027.

Michael Kozma Selected as Palmetto Tech Bridge Director

Alex Jackson, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:49:00 GMT

Michael Kozma is the new Palmetto Tech Bridge (PTB) director, connecting the Navy, Marine Corps, and regional innovators to accelerate technology development. Aligned with NIWC Atlantic, PTB spans from Raleigh-Durham to Atlanta and Jacksonville. Kozma also manages NIWC Atlantic cybersecurity, ensuring secure warfighter capabilities. He holds degrees and certifications in computer science and cybersecurity.

Economic Impact Study Highlights NIWC Atlantic as a Critical Asset

Sara Corbett, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:50:00 GMT

A recent study highlights the significant economic impact of Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, contributing $10 billion to the U.S. and $2.1 billion to South Carolina. This includes supporting 41,419 jobs nationally and generating $3.8 billion in labor income. NIWC Atlantic is a major employer, particularly in cybersecurity and engineering, with wages significantly above the state average.

NIWC Atlantic Selection for Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM) for Cybersecurity, Test and Evaluation

Alex Jackson, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:56:00 GMT

Mr. Larry Fuller has been selected as the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Cybersecurity, Test and Evaluation Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM). Fuller will be responsible for providing technical guidance for the secure development, test and evaluation, acquisition, and deployment of integrated C6ISR systems and technologies.

NIWC Atlantic Selection for Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM) for Software Modernization & Innovation

Alex Jackson, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:51:00 GMT

Mr. Derik Pack has been selected as the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Software Modernization & Innovation Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM). Pack will lead innovation and adoption of modern software technologies and practices to rapidly build secure, resilient software systems.

NIWC Atlantic Welcomes New Commanding Officer

Alex Jackson, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:18:00 GMT

Capt. Matthew O’Neal became the seventh commanding officer of NIWC Atlantic, assuming the role from Capt. Nicole Nigro, who is transitioning to be the program manager for Tactical Networks, Program Manager, Warfare (PMW) 160 under Program Executive Office for Command Control, Communications, and Computers (PEO C4I) in San Diego, California.

NIWC Atlantic Selects ATI to Manage IWRP 3 Consortium

Steve Ghiringhelli, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:11:00 GMT

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic awarded an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) to Advanced Technology International (ATI) of Summerville, S.C. on June 6 to manage the Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP) 3 consortium for an ordering period of 10 years.

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

Steve Ghiringhelli, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:56:00 GMT

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.

NIWC Atlantic Selection for SSTM for Cyber Capability Development

Alex Jackson, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:32:00 GMT

I am pleased to announce the competitive selection of Mr. Michael Bartgis as the NIWC Atlantic Senior Science and Technology Manager (SSTM) for Cyber Capability Development. In this role Mr. Bartgis will lead NIWC Atlantic research, development, test and evaluation of cyber capability development and deployment.

Air Traffic Control & Polar Program Media Day Invite

Sara Corbett, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:56:00 GMT

On January 17, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic will open their doors to local media for an Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Polar Program Media Day to learn more about NIWC Atlantic’s mission, tour facilities and interview subject matter experts.

NIWC Atlantic to Showcase Local School Robotics Teams

NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:01:00 GMT

Several local schools will be showcasing their unique STEM capabilities through robotics demonstrations at the Eastern Defense Summit.

Cyber Media Day Invite

Sara Corbett, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:14:00 GMT

On October 18, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic will open their doors to local media for a Cyber Media Day to learn more about NIWC Atlantic’s mission, tour labs and interview subject matter experts. NIWC Atlantic, formerly known as Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center, has been a vital part of the Charleston community and economy for nearly 40 years, but not many people are aware of the critical support and technical solutions delivered to Sailors and Marines around the world.

Winner of NIWC Atlantic’s AI-Driven Competition Announced at SC Decoded Conference

Steve Ghiringhelli, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Palmetto Tech Bridge (PTB) Director Erik Gardner (left) and Dr. Luke Overbey (right), senior scientific technical manager for autonomy at Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, present a $70,000 cash prize to BigBear.ai on Sept. 12 at the 2023 SC Decoded Conference in Myrtle Beach for winning the PTB’s “Autonomy 3 Ways Prize Challenge.”

Economic Study Highlights NIWC Atlantic's $9 Billion Impact Nationwide

Sara Corbett, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:00:00 GMT

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic recently published a study highlighting the command’s updated economic impact of $9.3 billion on the U.S. and $3.2 billion in South Carolina.

NIWC Atlantic Selection for Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM) for Assured Communications

Alex Jackson, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Mr. Clifford Hunt has been selected as the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Assured Communications Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM). Cliff will be responsible for identifying, developing and implementing new communications techniques and capabilities that will enable the warfighter to effectively communicate in contested environments across the competition continuum.

NIWC Atlantic Selection for Mission Engineering and Analytics SSTM Position

Story by Alex Jackson, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs — Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT

This position will report to the NIWC Atlantic SSTM for System of Systems Engineering as the