Carderock's End-of-the-Year Recap 2024 video, provides a reflection on the incredible moments and achievements that make work at Carderock so rewarding. 2024 was filled with remarkable milestones, and celebrated accomplishments. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division remains committed to building a stronger future for the Navy.
BETHESDA, Md. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Platform Integrity Department engineers responded to a request from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Paxtuxent River F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF) to support developmental flight trials aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class JS Kaga (DDH-184) in early October.
The Carderock team applied technical expertise and provided on-site assistance to ensure the ship was prepared for testing with the U.S. F-35B Lightning II aircraft, playing a critical role in ensuring the safety and success of the sea trials.
The engineers’ work focused on a critical challenge: managing the intense heat generated by the aircraft by determining...
01.31.2025 | BETHESDA, MARYLAND, US |
Story by Alisha Tyer