The expansion comes equipped with improved surveillance technologies for faster input and analysis of international waters.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF) Dam Neck celebrated the grand opening of its Integrated Undersea Surveillance System on February 24, according to the Navy.

The new operations floor comes equipped with improved surveillance technologies for faster input and analysis of international waters. This will provide vital information for homeland security in the United States and for our allies in the United Kingdom.

“The new operations watch floor is a fantastic addition to our capabilities,” said Cmdr. Aaron Holdaway, commanding officer NOPF Dam Neck. “This is cutting-edge technology that has been years in the making between the United Kingdom and the United States to develop and to get installed into this building. It comes along with new software, new hardware and new mission capabilities marking a true achievement between our two countries.”

The U.S. surveillance team collaborated with the UK Royal Navy and Royal Air Force to conduct wide-area maritime surveillance, providing critical information to both countries. The new capabilities will increase mission capabilities.

The NOPF works to monitor the ocean day and night. The expansion is considered a true partnership between the U.S./UK partnership.