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A landmark research facility headquartered in San Diego for more than 80 years, NIWC Pacific has a workforce of more than 5,200 scientists, researchers, engineers, technicians and support personnel and is a member of an exclusive network of research labs that comprise the Department of Defense's biggest brain trust. Learn more about Who we Are.
NIWC Pacific AI-Generated Podcast
Conduct research, development, prototyping, engineering, test and evaluation, installation, and sustainment of integrated information warfare capabilities and services across all warfighting domains with emphasis on Basic and Applied Research and Tactical Systems Afloat and Ashore in order to drive innovation and warfighter information advantage.
"NIWC Pacific is an amazing team of talented individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds. We are and will remain at the forefront of Naval innovation as we work to develop and deliver cutting-edge solutions that benefit the Warfighter."
Capt. Patrick “Metro” McKenna, Commanding Officer
by NIWC Pacific Corporate Communications and Public Affairs - 17 Apr 2025 - News
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific is riding a wave of success with its Next Generation Ocean Data Ingest (NGODI) program, an initiative poised to revolutionize the U.S. Navy’s ocean data collection capabilities.
by Lily Chen - 3 Feb 2025 - News
At the 2025 WEST Conference in San Diego, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)
by Ashley Nekoui - 18 Mar 2024 - News
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific hosted the eighth annual workshop on Naval
Getting there won’t be easy, but we’re going to try anyway. Join us as New Professional scientists and engineers talk about taking information warfare to the next level. Welcome to the future of the U.S. Navy with Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific