Ocean State Workshop hosted by NCMA RI- January 27th, 2026
ID: 2025OSWRegOpenType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, is hosting the Ocean State Workshop on January 27, 2026, in Rhode Island. This collaborative training event will focus on Wartime Readiness Planning (WARP) and will feature discussions led by experts, including Professor Erik Sand from the U.S. Naval War College, addressing the challenges of a growing anti-access/area denial environment. The workshop aims to foster industry-government collaboration through interactive breakout sessions and an industry Q&A forum, providing insights into future challenges and opportunities for federal contractors. For further information, interested parties can contact Maria Gregory at maria.f.gregory.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 401-832-8078.

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    The Ocean State Workshop Agenda, held on January 27, 2025, at the Newport Officers' Club, focuses on maritime strategy and wartime readiness. The workshop features discussions on undersea warfare, great power conflict, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's (NUWCDIVNPT) role in wartime readiness planning (WARP). Key speakers include representatives from the U.S. Naval War College and NUWCDIVNPT leadership. The agenda covers command perspectives, lessons learned, and challenges related to WARP, including industry impacts and collaborative training exercises. The event concludes with announcements from the NUWC Small Business Office, highlighting potential opportunities for federal contractors and grants.
    The Ocean State Workshop Agenda, held on October 21, 2025, at the Newport Officers' Club, focuses on national security and defense readiness. The workshop features discussions on undersea warfare, great power conflict, and wartime readiness planning (WARP) from various perspectives, including the US Naval War College, NUWCDIVNPT command, and industry. Key topics include lessons learned, top impact items, and challenges in WARP implementation. The agenda also includes collaborative training exercises, networking opportunities, and announcements from the NUWC Small Business Office, indicating a potential focus on fostering partnerships and innovation within the defense sector. The workshop culminates in a social event.
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