News Releases

In an effort to stem work-related injuries and speed the assembly of munitions aboard aircraft carriers, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) spearheaded the development of a more efficient and ergonomic way to build bombs at sea, officials announced Nov. 6.

The handheld mortar has long been a staple for the U.S. Marine Corps, and yesterday the weapon got a major boost as combat instructors at Marine Corps Base Quantico successfully conducted a live-fire demonstration of a new mortar sight, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

Officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) mark another successful chapter in training new generations of scientists at sea today, as the research vessel Endeavor has returned to port in Narragansett, R.I., after its latest voyage.

Sailors responsible for directing the movement of helicopters aboard ships have a new, more authentic training tool sponsored by ONR TechSolutions.

ONR-sponsored scientist Dr. Andrea Armani has been named one of Popular Science's 'Brilliant 10.'

Sea tests concluding Sept. 19 demonstrated the Environmental and Ship Motion Forecasting System.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will be at the Modern Day Marine exposition this week, showcasing some of the newest technologies it has helped develop to give Sailors and Marines the edge.

The Office of Naval Research is seeking applications from college and university professors for its 2014 Summer Faculty Research and Sabbatical Leave programs by noon on Dec. 6.

As the Department of the Navy continues to emphasize the need for energy security, the Office of Naval Research today announced it will increase its support for Energy Excelerator, a Hawaii-based program that funds development of new and innovative energy ideas.

RoboNation is gearing up for a larger, more competitive, global event that is entering the field of student robotics competitions, U.S. Navy officials announced Aug. 14.