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The Office of Naval Research (ONR) coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.

(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 air warfare and weapons needs, fostering the technology development of naval aviation platforms, kinetic weapons, directed energy and electric weapons.

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ADAPT

2019 SBIR New England The Accelerated Delivery and Acquisition of Prototype Technologies (ADAPT) is a new approach to engage non-traditional small business technology solution providers with naval needs. Its purpose is to find existing commercial technology prototypes and adapt them to enhance naval capabilities.

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ONR Events

ONR Distinguished Lecture Series (Details)
May 21, 2019

U.S. Navy Task Force Ocean

U.S. Navy Task Force Ocean logo U.S. Navy Task Force Ocean was established in March 2017 to advance Navy-relevant ocean science through strengthened partnerships with academia and the private sector.

TaskForceOcean At the Oceans 2018 conference, the chief of naval research discussed Task Force Ocean, a program designed to reinvigorate the Navy’s commitment to ocean sciences.

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