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ONR Navigation and Tracking Mobile App Extended for Sea

Sailors and Marines on board aircraft carriers will be able to use smart phones to navigate, locate and track anyone on the ship in real time.

September 15, 2011

New ONR Policy Equalizes Opportunities for Contractors

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) published new guidance on Sep. 15, aimed at preventing conflicts of interest among companies competing for business with the science and technology organization.

September 15, 2011

Countdown Begins for Launch of Navy Communications Satellite

The Navy began counting down the final days to a Sept. 27 launch of its new joint tactical satellite, which will bring on-the-go communications to the battlefield.

September 12, 2011

Railgun To Air on National Geographic Documentary

ONR's world-record-setting Electromagnetic Railgun (EMRG) will be featured on the National Geographic Channel, premiering Aug. 25.

August 24, 2011

Office of Naval Research Looks for Big Opportunities at Small Business Conference

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will share partnership possibilities with members of the small business community at the Annual Navy Gold Coast Small Business Opportunity Conference, held Aug. 23-24.

August 22, 2011

ONR Taking On Challenges of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

The Office of Naval Research touted its latest unmanned and autonomous technologies at AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America 2011 through Aug. 19, 2011.

August 19, 2011

ONR Set to Show Off Range of Unmanned Systems at AUVSI

The Office of Naval Research will tout its latest unmanned and autonomous technologies at AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America 2011 beginning Aug. 16.

August 15, 2011

ONR Develops Capability to Understand Effects of Underwater Pressure on Divers

The Office of Naval Research has reached a new threshold in underwater medical studies.

August 10, 2011

Revolutionary Material Dramatically Increases Explosive Force of Weapons

The Office of Naval Research has devised a revolutionary material that will replace steel in warhead casings and increase lethality.

August 10, 2011