Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division

Last week Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division had the honor of hosting the Honorable Kathleen Hicks, Deputy Secretary of Defense at the Arsenal. The visit highlighted the warfare center's energetics manufacturing capabilities as well as the Research and Development efforts that play a significant role in designing, developing and fielding the munitions that support the warfighter throughout all of the United States Department of Defense. Deputy Secretary Hicks engaged firsthand with the scientists, engineers and technicians who deliver this innovative, cutting-edge technology to the fleet. As a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and part of the U.S. Navy's Science and Engineering Establishment, NSWC IHD is the Navy’s premier facility for ordnance, energetics and explosive ordnance disposal solutions.

Yesterday Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division welcomed Maryland Governor Wes Moore to meet with leadership and tour its facilities in Indian Head, Maryland. Congressman Steny Hoyer, along with several state and local government representatives also participated in the visit. As one of the largest employers in Charles County, Maryland, NSWC IHD is a significant driver of economic activity in Southern Maryland. “We’re enabling the defense industrial base. We’re an energetic hub of excellence, and we’re more dynamic than ever,” said Capt. Steve Duba, NSWC IHD's commanding officer. “There’s nothing we can’t do in the world of energetics.”

🚢 Spotlight on Innovation: We are driving AI innovation in the fleet! 🚢 During the USS TARAWA Salvage Exercise (SALVEX), an important Navy exercise that simulates controlled ship damage to test and refine new repair techniques, #NIWCPacific's Chief Engineer collaborated with Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division to deploy "ChatIHD," a generative AI chatbot trained on ship-specific data. This game-changing tool gave Sailors instant access to critical information, streamlining repair processes and enhancing readiness. 🤖 🛠 The next evolution? **ChatIT**—an advanced AI tool that will bring the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) directly to the fleet. Designed for the afloat environment, ChatIT will enable warfighters to quickly access ship-specific data and other critical information, revolutionizing operational efficiency. ⚓ #NAVWAR #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #DataDriven #SALVEX #FleetReadiness #ChatIT #FutureNavy #NavyReadiness

NSWC IHD continued its community outreach efforts with the completion of the 2024 summer high school STEM internship, Naval Energetics Technology Apprenticeship Program, at the Naval Support Facility Indian Head’s Aquatics Center in Indian Head, Maryland, July 26. The program seeks to not only educate future scientists and engineers about the work done at NSWC IHD, but also creates a pipeline for these students to potentially join the warfare center and embark on a career in technology. ✨Read more about the internship program here: https://lnkd.in/ewjcfs4J

NSWC IHD Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Center Marine Detachment, alongside personnel and equipment support from Expeditionary Exploitation Unit One, conducted a safe for shipment evaluation of foreign ordnance housed in the magazines aboard Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, Maryland, recently. 👉 Check out the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eYnNRyQw

Check out the recent Q&A with NSWC IHD Technical Director Ashley Johnson 🇺🇸⚓️ https://lnkd.in/e7WCWiHY

Cmdr. Stan Allen relieved Cmdr. Eric Hui as Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE commanding officer at a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head, May 30. https://lnkd.in/euwxBxGB

NSWC IHD recognized individuals and teams who made significant contributions to the command’s mission during the annual Honorary Awards ceremony hosted at College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, yesterday. Bravo Zulu to all the awardees! 👏 👉Full article: https://lnkd.in/eSzFr6-X

A robot dog trotted down the hallway of the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Velocity Center as dozens of excited faces watched in awe at the CSM Art of Innovation Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics Festival, April 20. The dog, two explosive ordnance disposal robots and a fighter pilot ejection seat were just some of the technologies showcased by Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division. ✨Read more: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gX4qVbnD

NSWC IHD Deputy Technical Director Steve Anthony presented the command’s role in rebuilding the country’s industrial base at the Sea-Air-Space Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland, April 10. https://lnkd.in/ewEpcbQ2