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Welcome to the Future of the U.S. Navy

 

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
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Our Mission

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.

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Meet Our Team

"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


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NIWC Pacific AI Program to Guide Next-Generation Chip Development

by Darian Wilson - 16 Mar 2026 - News

SAN DIEGO– A Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific artificial intelligence program is

NIWC Pacific, AFCEA International San Diego host NAML 2026 to advance machine learning for the warfighter

by Jaime Ciciora - 5 Mar 2026 - News

SAN DIEGO — Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, in partnership with AFCEA International San

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Department of Navy Top Scientists, Engineers Recognized for Excellence

by Darian Wilson - 17 Nov 2025 - News

San Diego - Scientists at Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific are pushing the boundaries

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Attendees collect badges and check in for the 10th annual Naval Applications of Machine Learning workshop in San Diego, March 2, 2026 AFCEA San Diego
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Solder lowers a floating sensor that collects maritime environmental data. Aqaba Gulf of Aqaba
Aqaba Gulf of Aqaba
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RADM E. S. Okano USN presents about NAVWAR at WEST 2025: The Future of Multi-Domain Warfare Demands Agility and Audacious Innovation Visual Information Specialist
Visual Information Specialist
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Navy Acting chief technology addresses an audience during the eighth annual Naval Applications of Machine Learning (NAML) workshop NIWC Pacific collaborates on potential of AI for maritime security, defense
NIWC Pacific collaborates on potential of AI for maritime security, defense
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Photo of two NIWC Pacific employees. Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)
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Captain McKenna speaking at a podium microphone Capt. Patrick McKenna, commanding officer, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, delivers his first remarks as commanding officer during a change of command and retirement ceremony at NIWC Pacific May 4, 2023.
Capt. Patrick McKenna, commanding officer, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, delivers his first remarks as commanding officer during a change of command and retirement ceremony at NIWC Pacific May 4, 2023.
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Nancy Norton speaking in front of a podium microphone Guest speaker retired Vice Adm. Nancy A. Norton, former director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and the commander of the Joint Force Headquarters Department of Defense Information Networ
Guest speaker retired Vice Adm. Nancy A. Norton, former director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and the commander of the Joint Force Headquarters Department of Defense Information Networ
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Color Guard holding flags in front of saluting sailors under a white tent. Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific Color Guard parades the colors during a change of command and retirement ceremony at NIWC Pacific May 4, 2023
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific Color Guard parades the colors during a change of command and retirement ceremony at NIWC Pacific May 4, 2023
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Group of people at table listening to Jerich Macabante brief in front of a presentation on a video wall NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific Collaborate with University of Hawaii to Create Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific Collaborate with University of Hawaii to Create Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
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Lisa Cheng briefing in front of a presentation on a video wall. NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific Collaborate with University of Hawaii to Create Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific Collaborate with University of Hawaii to Create Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
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Next Level Podcast

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


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