Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Email Format
Armed ForcesVirginia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is a U.S. Navy research and development organization focused on developing and integrating warfare systems for current operations and the future fleet. Originating as the primary testing site for naval guns and ammunition, it now advances capabilities to support the warfighter and broader naval needs. Headquartered in Dahlgren, Virginia, the division provides fleet support from the Dam Neck Activity in Virginia Beach, situated to monitor nearby fleet operations. NSWCDD conducts advanced research across systems-related fields, spanning physics, mathematics, directed energy, digital engineering, modeling and simulation, software, and multiple engineering disciplines. The organization is described as a leading naval scientific and engineering institution focused on designing, developing, and integrating sophisticated warfare systems.