NSWC draws on 70 years of R&D experience to help meet tough surface warfare requirements. From basic research, to fleet support, to advanced system upgrade, we devise innovative concepts to link the offensive and defensive capabilities of ships, submarines, aircraft, and other systems that make up the battle force. While vigorously supporting today's modern surface fleet, NSWC is developing the weapon systems of the 21st century. This Center brings together resources designed to encourage creative teamwork. We exploit the great potential offered by advanced scientific and engineering concepts that were virtually unknown a few short years ago. We are dedicated to providing better weapons for our sailors at sea and to keeping our Navy ahead of the rest. In 1974, the Navy established the Naval Surface Weapons Center as a result of the merger of the Naval Weapons Laboratory at Dahlgren, Virginia and the Naval Ordnance Laboratory at White Oak, Maryland. With that merger came added responsibilities and a greatly expanded mission. From Dahlgren's early work on naval gun systems and White Oak's underwater mine developments, we evolved into one of the Navy's largest research development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) centers with a full-spectrum mission in support of the surface Navy. As the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command's only R&D center with a surface ship warfare mission, NSWC brings experience, dedication, and a tradition of excellence to its work for the surface Navy. In 1987, we changed our name to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren, the Center's headquarters, has a land area of 4300 acres that includes Potomac shoreline and a 25-mile downriver range for projectile testing. White Oak encompasses 730 acres. The two sites offer unique test facilities; e.g., anechoic chamber, hydroballistics tank, magnetic ships facility, etc. NSWC also operates major field activities.


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