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,"...
31 March 2025 NIWC Atlantic Helps Train Sub Sailors While Saving Navy Money The Navy's CSRR MRTS offers a cost-effective, realistic submarine radio room simulation, yielding 68% savings over legacy systems. It provides hands-on training for various submarine platforms, enabling crews to practice in diverse scenarios, including simulated equipment failures. The system...
28 March 2025 Technically Speaking Podcast: Wartime Readiness This episode of Technically Speaking discusses wartime readiness, focusing on NIWC Atlantic's preparations for potential conflict with China by 2027. Jen Shauger explains the importance of readiness in the context of a changing global landscape, emphasizing workforce training, system preparedness,...