Naval Air Warfare Center, Indianapolis, Military research center in Warren Township, Indianapolis, US
The Naval Air Warfare Center in Indianapolis is an industrial facility dedicated to developing and testing advanced avionics systems for military aircraft. The installation houses specialized laboratories and test stands where engineers evaluate navigation, communication, and flight control technologies.
The facility started in 1942 as Naval Ordnance Plant, producing Norden Bombsights for precision bombing during World War II. After the war, it transitioned to aircraft technology work and closed in 1996 before being transferred to private management.
The facility received three Army-Navy E Awards between 1943 and 1945 for manufacturing excellence and maintained high technical standards throughout its operation.
The site is a research and development facility that is not open to general public visits since it operates as a military contractor location. Those with professional interest in defense technology can inquire through official channels.
The 1996 closure and transfer to Hughes Electronics marked the largest military facility privatization in United States history at that time.
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