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    Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division      

    Crane, IN, US  

    Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), located in Crane, Indiana is a shore command of the U.S. Navy. NSWC Crane is under the Naval Sea Systems Command headquartered in Washington DC.

    Our Mission is to deliver innovative solutions and readiness to the nation and its warfighter through application of our technical capabilities. Advance all-domain system of systems within the mission areas of Electromagnetic Warfare, Expeditionary Warfare, and Strategic Missions. Conduct science and technology, research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition and in-service engineering across the defense life-cycles. Execute other responsibilities as assigned by the Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center.

    The focus of NSWC Crane is Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter. It specializes in total lifecycle support in three focus areas:

    Located on the third largest naval installation in the world, NSWC Crane’s total focus is to support the Warfighter by leveraging its technical capabilities for the rapidly changing combat environment.  Anchored by technical expertise, a strong work ethic and total lifecycle leadership, NSWC Crane’s personnel and preeminent facilities set the standard for excellence in acquisition, engineering and sustainment.  NSWC Crane provides comprehensive support for complex military systems spanning design, development, deployment and sustainment in three focus areas:  Electromagnetic Warfare, Strategic Missions and Expeditionary Warfare.

    NSWC Crane’s skilled professionals put technical solutions directly into the hands of the Warfighter, ensuring safer missions.  Our broad customer base includes the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, United States Special Operations Command, Coast Guard, NASA, and many other military, civilian, and foreign military organizations.

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    NSWC Crane scientist advances technology in the...

    04.23.2026 | Story by Sarah Oh
    Dr. Nathaniel Husted, Chief Scientist for Cyber and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Technologies at NSWC Crane, is not only training and equipping the workforce but also leveraging his expertise to advance crucial technology for the warfighter.

    NSWC Crane Congratulates Winners of Hypersonic...

    04.20.2026 | Story by Sarah Oh
    Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) proudly congratulates the 19 high school and undergraduate teams awarded a total of $44,000 in the third annual “Hypersonic Horizons 2025: The High Speed Video Challenge.”

    Forging the Future: NSWC Crane’s OPERA Program...

    03.16.2026 | Story by Alexis Weidner-Bennett
    The Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC), a program established by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is successfully developing and attracting new talent to the technical fields essential for the U.S. Navy's future. Through strategic partnerships with universities, the NEEC facilitates cutting-edge research in areas of naval interest, directly benefiting the fleet and its warfighters.

    NSWC Crane’s new low-cost, ‘Drone Killer...

    02.17.2026 | Story by Sarah Oh
    Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has designed and developed the Drone Killer Cartridge (DKC), a new and cost-effective family of ammunition for the warfighter that increases probability of hit and kill against drone threats while inherently reducing collateral damage.

    Expeditionary Chief Strategist Presses NSWC Crane...

    03.25.2022 | Story by Audrey Deiser
    Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division’s (NSWC Crane) Shannon Kasinger Clark serves as the Chief Strategist for the Expeditionary Warfare Mission Area. The Expeditionary Warfare department at NSWC Crane has 1200 employees and involves a wide array of technologies, including electro-optics, sensor fusion, Command and Control (C2), cyber, and power and energy. In this role, she helps department leadership facilitate and develop...

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