The Office of Naval Research (ONR) coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
(30) Develops and transitions technologies to enable the Navy-Marine Corps team to win and survive on the battlefield, today and tomorrow.
(31) Supports the development of advanced electronics, communications, surveillance and navigational tools that provide the Navy with a battlefield advantage.
(32) Equips the Navy with technologies designed to observe, model and predict air, ocean and shore environments, and detect underwater threats.
(33) Develops and delivers technologies that enable superior warfighting and energy capabilities for naval forces, platforms and undersea weaponry.
(34) Enhances warfighter effectiveness and efficiency through bioengineered and biorobotic systems, medical technologies, improved manpower, personnel, training and system design.
(35) Supports the Navy’s power project needs, fostering the technology development of naval aircraft, structures, propulsion, autonomy, energetic, directed energy and electric weapons.

Directorates

ONR’s directorates balance a robust science and technology (S&T) portfolio, allocating funds to meet the warfighter's requirements.

ONR Global

Chief of Naval Research Spotlight

Image - Trieste“The ‘high-risk, high-payoff’ maxim is synonymous with the Office of Naval Research,” says Rear Adm. Nevin Carr, chief of naval research, as he reflects on the anniversary of the Trieste dive. “That was true 50 years ago when ONR saw the potential for both scientific investigation and naval service in the Trieste. And it’s true today as we continue to play a critical role in advancing scientific knowledge with a focus on the ‘next big thing’ for our Navy and Marine Corps warfighters.” More

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ONR Hits the Road

Singapore Air Show
Changi Exhibition Centre
Feb. 2-7, 2010

BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference
Baltimore Convention Center
Feb. 18-20, 2010

2010 Ocean Sciences Meeting
Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Ore.
Feb. 22-26, 2010

ONR Global Office to Open in Prague

Image - Map of Czech RepublicThe Office of Naval Research will establish an ONR Global liaison office in Prague, Czech Republic, on Feb. 26. The office will consist of two scientists and two support staff members located within the U.S. Embassy. Over the past 10 years, Czech researchers have produced quality independent and university research. Prague also offers the optimal geographic location for a more consistent liaison with researchers in the Czech Republic and the central and eastern European region. More

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