Officially Licensed US Navy NAWC Naval Air Warfare Center Patch — Naval Air Warfare Center Embroidered Patch
NAWC — where Navy aviation technology is born.
The Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) is the United States Navy's premier research, development, test, and evaluation organization for naval aviation systems. Operating under Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAWC encompasses multiple divisions that develop, test, and field the aircraft, weapons, sensors, and support systems that equip the fleet. From Patuxent River, Maryland to China Lake, California, NAWC facilities are where the next generation of naval aviation technology is conceived, tested, and proven.
NAWC's mission spans the full lifecycle of naval aviation systems — from basic research and advanced development through testing, evaluation, and fleet support. NAWC engineers, scientists, test pilots, and technicians work on everything from next-generation fighter aircraft and precision-guided munitions to electronic warfare systems and unmanned aerial vehicles. The center is responsible for ensuring that every aircraft and weapons system delivered to the fleet meets the exacting standards of performance and reliability that naval aviation demands. This officially licensed patch represents the organization that turns cutting-edge technology into fleet-ready capability.
Perfect For: NAWC engineers, scientists, and test personnel, NAVAIR community members, Navy test pilot school graduates, defense technology professionals, aviation R&D enthusiasts, and military patch collectors who value the organizations behind Navy aviation innovation.
NAWC innovates — the technology behind the fleet.