08 July 2025 Assume You Are Compromised: Navy Announces Winners of Cyber Challenge to Seek New Ways of Operating NIWC Pacific held a Cyber Resilient Systems ANTX at NIWC Atlantic's National Cyber Range Complex. Acalvio and Mission First Cyber won $100,000 and $50,000 respectively for their cyber defense tools. Five companies, selected from 14 proposals, competed alongside three government solutions. The...
30 June 2025 Yokosuka Telephony Transition Complete, Averting Communications Blackout The NIWC Atlantic team successfully migrated 9,000+ Yokosuka users to a new call manager system, overcoming schedule changes and a 13-hour time difference. Led by LaManual McKinney, the team's dedication and problem-solving ensured uninterrupted communication and enhanced security for the region...
09 June 2025 Naval Engineers Control Unmanned Vessels Across Countries from Mission Operation Center NIWC Atlantic's UNIT tested "Vesuvius Spiral 2" in Portugal, showcasing advanced command and control of unmanned surface vessels (USVs). U.S. 6th Fleet in Italy controlled USVs in Portugal, demonstrating real-time resource allocation and operator management of multiple platforms. The testing,...
03 June 2025 Building Bridges: How a Navy Facilities Director Transforms Engineering Labs and Inspires Future Generations as High School Football Official A Navy Facilities Director balances a demanding career overseeing engineering labs with a passion for inspiring youth. He transforms labs, fostering innovation, while also dedicating time as a high school football official. This commitment to both professional excellence and community involvement...
27 May 2025 NIWC Atlantic, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Partner on Maritime Research NIWC Atlantic and SCDNR launched a collaborative effort called TIDE, deploying buoys in Charleston Harbor for maritime sensing research. TIDE aims to provide warfighters with enhanced battlespace awareness using a modular buoy system. SCDNR will leverage TIDE for marine research, like tracking red...
06 May 2025 Sullivan’s Island Plays Key Role in Navy’s ‘Southern Lightning’ Event NIWC Atlantic and NSWC Crane's "Southern Lightning," supported by Sullivan's Island (Mayor O'Neil), tested unmanned systems communications for a hybrid fleet. Part of Silent Swarm, it integrates manned/unmanned systems. Testing used vehicles supported by the USS Cole and SC National Guard. The...
02 May 2025 Technically Speaking Podcast: Wartime Technology Experiments Conducted at NIWC Atlantic This podcast episode recaps the System of Systems Naval Integration Experiment (SOSNIE), highlighting naval technology and interoperability. Interviews with participants, including Lieutenant Chase Meeks, discuss the experiment's benefits for warfighters. The episode emphasizes the importance of...
30 April 2025 NIWC Atlantic Delivers Next-Gen Wi-Fi, Boosting Morale for Military Sealift Command Mariners NIWC Atlantic launched CivMar WiN, a wireless network providing internet access for civilian mariners on Military Sealift Command ships. Successful initial installations on two vessels led to high demand fleet-wide. The network enhances quality of life and aims to be on 50+ ships within two years...
28 April 2025 Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition Fosters Next-Gen Cybersecurity Talent NIWC Atlantic's Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition (PCDC) brought high school, college, and professional teams together for a three-day cybersecurity challenge. Teams defended simulated city infrastructure from "red team" attacks. The competition emphasized real-world scenarios and fostered...
28 April 2025 Southern Lightning: NIWC Atlantic, NSWC Crane Advance Navy’s Unmanned Mission NIWC Atlantic and NSWC Crane's "Southern Lightning" exercise off Sullivan's Island tested unmanned systems integration for the future hybrid fleet. USS Cole and unmanned vehicles evaluated communications technologies in a littoral environment. The exercise, linked to the DoD's "Silent Swarm,"...