Naval Mine Warfare Center (NMWC)

The Naval Mine Warfare Center (NMWC) is a specialized facility that develops, tests, and maintains maritime mines and mine countermeasure systems for the U.S. Navy. Its mission is to ensure the safety and effectiveness of mine warfare techniques used to detect, neutralize, and deploy underwater mines, which are explosive devices used to secure naval areas or restrict enemy movement. The NMWC provides technological innovation, scientific support, and operational expertise to keep naval forces prepared against mine threats, safeguarding maritime routes and ensuring naval dominance.