Lisa Peña

Jul 30, 2024 | swri.org | Lisa Peña

Advanced science. Applied technology. HomeNewsroomPress ReleasesSwRI awarded $35.7 million to support cryptologic systems for U.S. Navy July 31, 2024 — Southwest Research Institute will provide engineering and equipment support for advanced cryptologic technology for shipboard and airborne platforms as part of a $35.7 million contract with the U.S. Navy.

May 2, 2024 | swri.org | Lisa Peña

May 2, 2024 — For the first time in its 76-year history, Southwest Research Institute has purchased land and will construct a facility outside of its home city, San Antonio, Texas. The Institute acquired more than 8 acres in Warner Robins, Georgia, and began construction on an $18.5 million, 33,000-square-foot facility in support of defense and intelligence research and development. A groundbreaking ceremony at the site, located three miles from Robins Air Force Base, was held May 1.

Mar 29, 2024 | swri.org | Lisa Peña

April 2, 2024 — The United States Air Force is tapping into the extensive expertise of Southwest Research Institute’s Advanced Electronic Warfare team with a $6.4 million contract to explore cognitive electronic warfare (EW) algorithms, which accurately detect and respond to unknown enemy radar threats in real time. SwRI engineers are conducting research to develop a reliable algorithm that will advance the Air Force’s cognitive EW capabilities and protect aircrews.

Sep 12, 2023 | swri.org | Lisa Peña

September 12, 2023 — The Association of Old Crows (AOC), an international organization for the electronic warfare (EW) community, has recognized three early-career Southwest Research Institute engineers for their achievements in EW research and development. Two honorees received back-to-back Electronic Warfare Professional Outstanding Young Crow Awards. AOC named one engineer a 2023 Future 5, a designation for innovative professionals building EW careers.