About SSWATS

Subsea & Seabed Warfare and Technology Symposium is a classified (SECRET) two-day conference held at or near Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor. This symposium is focused on the specific challenges and opportunities associated with the seabed and related issues. The symposium has quickly become one of the most anticipated events conducted by the NSL, and includes technical exchanges among government, industry and academia. In addition, there is ample time for formal Q&A and informal networking.

SSWATS will be held from 28-29 July 2026 at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, WA. On 27 July 2026, a reception will be held at Suquamish Clearwater Resort.

NOTE: SSWATS 2026 will be conducted in its entirety at the SECRET//REL USA, AUS, GBR level. SSWATS attendance is open to AUS and GBR personnel, including:

• AUS and GBR military
• Government civilians
• Industry employees

Organizations selected to present will be required to abide by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and associated established procedures to established procedures to export controlled data and information. Organizations making presentations will be authorized by VADM Gaucher, COMSUBFOR, to self-certify under CFR 126.4 (ITAR exemption), or be able to self-certify under CFR 126.7 (AUKUS ITAR exemption). In either case, organizations making presentations must be registered with Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Organizations attending but not presenting are not considered to be exporting under ITAR and thus do not need to self-certify nor be registered with DDTC.