Rear Adm. John Wade, USN, commander of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, discusses the center’s mission and work during a Jan. 11, 2018, interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian during the 2018 Surface Navy Association national symposium and trade show in northern Virginia. The Defense & Aerospace Report was an official SNA 2018 media partner, and our coverage was sponsored by Leonardo DRS.