SAN DIEGO (Feb. 18, 2016) Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) along with its system centers and partner program executive offices participate in WEST 2016. Multiple interactive demonstrations provided an opportunity for attendees to view a snap shot of programs and systems supporting the Navy’s information warfare mission. The theme of this year’s exhibit is Navy Information Warfare depicting lead, prepare, equip and fight. SPAWAR’s role as the Navy’s technical lead is to equip the Navy with hardened information technology systems. WEST is an annual defense industry conference hosted by Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association and U.S. Naval Institute. (U.S. Navy photo by Krishna Jackson/Released)