News Releases
Naval Science & Technology Ambassadors Foster Global Partnerships Abroad
Collective maritime endeavors against piracy, smuggling, terrorism, weapons proliferation and other threats present unique technology challenges for Sailors, Marines and allies – but they also serve as catalysts for cooperation on science and technology (S&T) solutions, resulting in a growing number...
May 18, 2009
HLAW Process Approved for Construction of HSLA-80 T-Beams on DDG 1000
T-beam stiffeners are used extensively in ship construction for decks, bulkheads, shells and other structural applications. As the need for weight and cost reduction grows, T-beams are being manufactured of stronger materials with smaller cross-sections.
May 07, 2009
Experts Forecast Future of Technology Innovation in China
A distinguished panel of experts hosted by the Office of Naval Research shared their perspectives Friday on the cultural and political factors influencing technological innovations in China.
May 04, 2009
Flight Deck Cleaning “Zamboni” Gives Navy Aircraft Carriers a Cleaner Wake
The Navy´s newest flight deck cleaning technology cuts grime with the power of a Zamboni and the environmental safety of clean running water.
April 22, 2009
Office of Naval Research Demonstrates Revolutionary New Counter-Mine Technology for Ships
In a time of increasing irregular warfare threats, the Navy has devised and successfully demonstrated a revolutionary technology to help reduce the risk of naval mine strikes to U.S. Navy ships.
April 17, 2009
ONR Sharpens the Edge to Fight Terrorism International Expert Delivers Lecture on Al-Qaeda
Capturing new insight into how Al-Qaeda operates was the order of the day at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), as internationally recognized Al-Qaeda expert, Dr. Jarret Brachman spoke to ONR researchers on April 14, 2009.
April 14, 2009
Hybrid Laser-Welded Metallic Sandwich Panel Technology Applied to DDG 1000
The Navy is seeking solutions to reduce weight and lower the center of gravity for surface ships to improve their performance at a reasonable cost. LASer-welded corrugated-CORe (LASCOR) metallic sandwich panels are stiff, lightweight steel structures that offer the Navy corrosion resistance, reduced...
April 14, 2009
Office of Naval Research Announces 2009 Young Investigator Award Recipients
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has announced 15 aspiring researchers as award recipients of the U.S. Navy’s 2009 Young Investigator Program (YIP).
April 14, 2009
HSLA-115 Procured for Fabrication of CVN 78: Will Reduce Top-Side Weight/Lower Center of Gravity
The Navy is seeking solutions to reduce weight and lower the center of gravity for surface ships to improve their performance at a reasonable cost.
April 06, 2009
Advanced Metalworking Technologies Create Cost Avoidance/Weight Reduction for N-UCAS
The objective of this Navy Metalworking Center (NMC) project was to use advanced metalworking technologies to reduce the weight and cost of airframe components on the Navy-Unmanned Combat Air System (N-UCAS).
March 31, 2009