NWSC Undergoing Major Expansion

Naval Weapons Station Crane is getting the largest expansion in its history.

The Navy has announced a new one-star leadership position at the base to integrate advanced weapons programs for both Navy ships and submarines.

That includes hypersonic missile systems.

Indiana Republican Senator Jim Banks says this is the most significant expansion of NWS Crane since its creation.

Naval Weapons Station Crane is the 3rd largest Navy installation in the world.

With over 6,000 employees and contractors, Crane includes tenant Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, America’s leader in hypersonic weapons, microelectronics, air and missile defense, and electronic warfare.