News Releases

On Friday, July 31, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) celebrated its 80th anniversary at the Pentagon Auditorium. Together, presenters and participants recognized ONR's legacy of discovery and its role in shaping the future of naval science and technology.

Natalie B. Steinhauser earned the 2026 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award, one of the Department of the Navy's most prestigious scientific honors.

The Office of Naval Research has released its new Science and Technology Strategy, which serves as a roadmap for the future to meet complex challenges facing the Department of the Navy and broader Department of War.

To enhance the safety and capabilities of Navy divers, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) partnered with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to develop the Deep Sea Expeditionary No-Decompression (DSEND) dive suit.

To ensure ONR has a constant infusion of state-of-the art knowledge, the command is launching the new Chief of Naval Research Fellows program.

On April 21, Chief of Naval Research Dr. Rachel Riley and Vice Chief of Naval Research Brig. Gen. Dustin J. Byrum participated in a Sea-Air-Space 2026 panel titled “From Concept to Capability: Aligning Autonomy Across our Maritime Forces.” The panel explored how autonomous systems are redefining...

To strengthen collaboration with industry, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) — to include the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and ONR’s international arm, ONR Global — will host an exhibit at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition, April 20-22.

To build new partnerships and develop accelerated warfighter capabilities, the Office of Naval Research will host an Innovation Industry Day (I2D) on Thursday, May 14, at its headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

ONR Global TechSolutions and NIWC Pacific recently hosted a virtual navigation training demonstration showcasing the TechSolutions-sponsored Virtual Bridge and Nautical Trainer (VIBRaNT).

Today the Office of Naval Research (ONR) celebrates the 41st year of its Young Investigator Program (YIP) by honoring the Class of 2026 YIP awardees. Approximately $17 million in funding will be shared by 23 university professors to conduct innovative scientific research addressing critical naval...