Sullivan’s Island Plays Key Role in Navy’s ‘Southern Lightning’ Event

NIWC Atlantic and NSWC Crane’s “Southern Lightning,” supported by Sullivan’s Island (Mayor O’Neil), tested unmanned systems communications for a hybrid fleet. Part of Silent Swarm, it integrates manned/unmanned systems. Testing used vehicles supported by the USS Cole and SC National Guard. The island’s environment advances communication capabilities.

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic employee Jay Hughes (right) discusses NIWC’s facility and the role it plays in an upcoming experiment called Southern Lightning which is being held on Sullivan’s Island with the Mayor Patrick O’Neil (sunglasses) and Town Administrator Joe Henderson (light blue shirt) along with NIWC’s commanding officer Captain Matthew O’Neal and NIWC employee Christian Martin.

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