General InformationNaval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division is a U.S. Navy government facility based in Crane, Indiana, with over 1,000 employees, established in 1941 as a critical research and development center for naval warfare systems.
Funding & FinancialsAs a U.S. Department of Defense government facility, NSWC Crane operates on federal appropriations and contracts rather than traditional venture funding; it receives annual budgetary allocations for research and development activities.
Leadership & TeamNSWC Crane is led by a Commander appointed by the U.S. Navy; leadership includes senior government scientists and engineers specializing in electronic warfare, combat systems, and naval technology integration.
Recent ActivityNSWC Crane continues to support modernization of Navy combat systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of advanced technologies for surface warfare platforms and undersea systems.