# Navy Evaluates Decoy Countermeasures at Camp Atterbury

Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane and the Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office used a hands-on demonstration at Camp Atterbury to assess passive-decoy countermeasure technologies through technical exchanges, prototype demonstrations, and limited radar-profile testing. The event is intended to help identify promising capabilities for potential follow-on prototyping and fielding, but participation does not constitute a procurement decision or guarantee of award. A subsequent Disruptor Days event focused on Maritime Domain Awareness is scheduled with NIWC Pacific in San Diego from November 30 through December 10, 2026.

- Companies developing relevant defense technologies can note the Navy’s use of direct technical demonstrations and exchanges to evaluate capabilities against operational needs; the signal does not specify an open solicitation or registration process.
- Procurement teams should distinguish participation in the demonstration from a contract award: follow-on prototyping or fielding opportunities are possible, not assured.
- The upcoming NIWC Pacific event provides a dated opportunity for industry engagement around Maritime Domain Awareness, although no participation requirements or procurement commitments are stated.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane)
- Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office (DONRCO)
- Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific)
- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

### Key Quotes
> When technology providers demonstrate their capabilities directly to the technical audience and decision-makers closest to the problem, we gain a better understanding of what is in the realm of the possible.
> — Adam Parsley, Director, NSWC Crane Rapid Capabilities Cell

> That helps reduce risk and move the most promising capabilities into prototyping and fielding faster for the Fleet and Fleet Marine Force.
> — Jared Kaib, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, DONRCO

### Sources
- [
	DONRCO and NSWC Crane Advance Passive Decoy Countermeasure Innovation Through Disruptor Days > Naval Sea Systems Command > News
](https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article/4630670/donrco-and-nswc-crane-advance-passive-decoy-countermeasure-innovation-through-d) - NAVSEA (.mil)