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 Crane Regional Defense Group

Elevating the strategic value of Crane and expanding southern Indiana's defense innovation ecosystem.

80+

Number of members that have joined our organization

6k

Size of the workforce at Naval Support Activity, Crane

500M+

Total investment in the installation over the next 5 years

3B+

Total economic impact of
NSWC Crane

About

The Crane Regional Defense Group, a subcommittee of the White River Military Coordination Alliance, was established in 2020 as a grassroots effort to expand community support and advocate for Crane at the local and federal level.

Connect with CRDG

Group gathering in meeting space

Membership

Networking event

    Events

“Connect to Mission (C2M) events provide opportunity to engage with external partners who contribute to NSWC Crane’s mission.

Our ecosystem partners play a critical role in Crane’s ability to rapidly deliver innovative sensor and weapon system solutions to our Warfighters."

- Dr. Kyle Werner, Deputy Technical Director, NSWC Crane

"Amentum appreciates Connect to Mission and other in-person events held at WestGate Academy to receive updated strategy and direction from Crane leaders.

 

We have gained great value from, and appreciate being a member of CRDG."

- Dr. Kyle Werner, Deputy Technical Director, NSWC Crane

"Team Crane cannot succeed without our partners outside the fence line. We are stronger together, and it takes a dedicated and cohesive effort by all of us to grow the mission and achieve our goals.”

- Dr. Kyle Werner, Deputy Technical Director, NSWC Crane