Tide Talks Collaboration with the High Desert Tech Bridge
On March 25, 2025 the Southern Maryland (SOMD) Tech Bridge came together with the High Desert Tech bridge for a collaborative discussion with the Chief Technology Officers from Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD). Andy Corzine (NAWCWD) and Dr. Theresa Shafer (NAWCAD) discussed the intricacies of their roles, how they collaborate together from across the country, and the ways they work with small businesses, all to support the warfighter. This hybrid event took place both virtually and in person and valuable information was shared about the compelling technologies both warfare centers are working on, as well as their unique and world class labs and facilities that are utilized to advance these technology development.
NAWCAD is one of two product centers within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Located at Patuxent River, Md.; Lakehurst, N.J.; and Orlando, Fla.; these facilities support research, development, test, evaluation, engineering and fleet support of Navy and Marine Corps air vehicle systems and trainers. NAWCAD is the steward of the ranges, test facilities, laboratories, and aircraft necessary to support the Fleet’s acquisition requirements. NAWCAD provides a variety of services to the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies as well as non-Federal customers.
NAWCWD is an organization within NAVAIR dedicated to maintaining a center of excellence in weapons development for the Department of the Navy (DoN). NAWCWD primarily operates in two Southern California locations: China Lake and Point Mugu. NAWCWD boasts a variety of state-of-the-art and one-of-a-kind laboratories and facilities that enable them to deliver unparalleled weapons research, development, acquisition, test, and evaluation for the nation’s warfighters, and offers 24/7 warfighter support to ensure the on-the-ground service member has the support they need to defend the nation at home and at sea.
