News Releases
Framework for Success: Naval Future Force S&T Expo
At the upcoming Naval Future Force Science and Technology Expo, the chief of naval research will announce a new strategic direction for the Navy’s science and technology and research and development programs.
Cyber Boost: New Operating System Will Improve Navy Computing Power
With support from the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Dr. Binoy Ravindran, an engineering professor at Virginia Tech, has designed a system that could revolutionize how military and commercial computing systems perform.
Old School Meets New School: Flight Deck Ouija Boards Go Digital
The Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) TechSolutions program has sponsored the development of the Deployable Ship Integration Multitouch System—DSIMS, for short—to make the jobs of aircraft handlers easier.
Flying Metal Detectors? Navy Tests New Unmanned Mine-Detection System
ONR recently tested the new Mine Warfare Rapid Assessment Capability (MIW RAC), an unmanned aerial drone that detects mines and provides real-time search data to a handheld device.
Chief of Naval Research Issues Challenge for Innovation and the Future Force
The Chief of Naval Research (CNR) has issued a historic call for innovative ideas to support the Navy and Marine Corps of the future.
Virtual Victories: Marines Sharpen Skills with New Virtual-Reality Games
The U.S. Marine Corps is distributing new “tactical decision kits” to 24 infantry battalions. The kits—which include software sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR)—can be used in field, barracks or classroom settings to provide warfighters with a versatile workspace to practice and hone...
Navy, Marine Corps Spotlight the Future of Amphibious, Autonomous Warfare
Autonomous vehicles, augmented reality systems and advanced wireless networks were among the technologies showcased during S2ME2 ANTX 2017.
Taking the Heat: Navy Tests New Submarine Steam Suits
With guidance from ONR's TechSolutions Program, NAVSEA partnered with NCTRF to design a new steam suit for use on nuclear-powered submarines. The suit currently is being tested during at-sea drills on the USS Toledo.
For the Birds: New Prediction Method Sheds Brighter Light on Flight
ONR-sponsored researchers found a new way to precisely measure the vortices created by birds’ wings during flight, shedding greater light on how these creatures produce enough lift to fly.
Cool Capabilities: Sea Hunter, Tern on Display at Sea-Air-Space
Advanced software that can transform existing medium-sized vessels into unmanned ships able to autonomously complete naval missions. A four-legged, bio-inspired robot that can perform reconnaissance or dispose of explosives safely. A drone that merges the flying capabilities of a helicopter and...