Officially Licensed US Navy NAWS China Lake Patch — The Navy's Desert Weapons Laboratory China Lake is where the Navy's deadliest weapons are born — tested in the unforgiving Mojave Desert. Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, located in the Mojave Desert of California, is the Navy's premier weapons research, development, and testing facility. This embroidered patch represents one of the most important military installations in the United States. China Lake has been responsible for developing the majority of the Navy's air-launched weapons, including the Sidewinder missile, one of the most successful air-to-air missiles ever built. The vast desert ranges provide the isolation and space needed for weapons testing, and China Lake's scientists and engineers have shaped the arsenal of American military power for decades. Perfect For: NAWS China Lake personnel, naval weapons engineers and scientists, Mojave Desert base historians, defense technology professionals, and Navy base embroidered patch collectors. China Lake — where the Navy's deadliest weapons are forged.
