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Rapidly delivering cyber warfighting capability from seabed to space

 

Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) is one of six major Department of Navy acquisition commands. While other Navy acquisition commands, like Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), focus on specific platforms, NAVWAR focuses on capable and secure communications and networks that span platforms and facilities.

 

Who We Are

Core Values

Warfighter Focused
Our solutions prioritize the needs of our warfighters, enhancing their capabilities and mission success.
Audacious Innovation
We embrace change, think boldly, and continuously seek new ways to stay ahead of challenges.
Agile Readiness and Resilience
We stay prepared and adaptable, responding swiftly to evolving mission needs.
Radical Ownership
With a strong sense of accountability, each team member takes responsibility, fostering trust and improvement.

 

Our Mission

To identify, develop, deliver and sustain information warfare capabilities and services that enable naval, joint, coalition, and other national missions operating in war fighting domains from seabed to space; and to perform such other functions and tasks as directed.
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U.S. Navy Unmanned Systems Showcased at NATO Exercises in Poland

by Chelsie Holloway, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office - 21 Jul 2025 - News

NIWC Atlantic's Unmanned Naval Innovation Team (UNIT) conducted unmanned technology training with U.S. Army and Polish Armed Forces during exercises Arcane Thunder 25 and BALTOPS in Poland. UNIT demonstrated their Vesuvius Spiral 2 system, enhancing command and control capabilities and NATO interoperability through tactical data sharing between manned and unmanned systems.

NIWC Atlantic Radio Techs Train Fleet Sailors on Hydra Radio

by Jerry Sekerak, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs - 18 Jul 2025 - News

NIWC Atlantic completed HYDRA radio system training for USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) sailors at Portsmouth, Virginia. The upgraded system supports critical ship operations including flight deck, firefighting, and security communications. Despite increased complexity, sailors found the hands-on training thorough and effective for operating the new configuration.

Assume You Are Compromised: Navy Announces Winners of Cyber Challenge to Seek New Ways of Operating

by Steve Ghiringhelli, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office - 8 Jul 2025 - News

NIWC Pacific held a Cyber Resilient Systems ANTX at NIWC Atlantic's National Cyber Range Complex. Acalvio and Mission First Cyber won $100,000 and $50,000 respectively for their cyber defense tools. Five companies, selected from 14 proposals, competed alongside three government solutions. The event fostered collaboration between government, industry, and academia, aiming to transition promising technologies into active use for the Navy.


Meet Our Team

“We are living in a time where information dominance is critical to national security. The landscape of warfare is evolving rapidly, and the digital domain is now a primary battlefield. Our adversaries are constantly developing new tactics and technologies to challenge us. In this dynamic environment, our mission is clear: to deliver and sustain superior Information Warfare capabilities, enabling our Navy to fight and win in the information age.”


Rear Adm. Seiko Okano , Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

 

The Future of Digital Engineering

Our newest advancement in technological infrastructure and engineering practices are outlined and expanded in our recently approved NAVWAR Digital Engineering (DE) Strategy. The strategy outlines and contextualizes how Model Based Engineering (MBE) will be used to improved engineering speed; reduce costs; and address mission, business and system complexity. 
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Empowering Excellence with Art & Frankie

From Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) headquarters in San Diego, this podcast is a candid conversation about the programs that create an environment where people can grow and thrive, doing their best work every day.

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