News Releases
Office of Naval Research to Co-Sponsor Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Demonstration
A major exercise and demonstration of unmanned autonomous undersea vehicles (AUVs) will take place in Narragansett Bay from May 12-23, 2008 during AUVfest 2008
ManTech Program Is Helping to Reduce Per-Unit Cost of Virginia-Class Subs
The Navy’s ManTech office, managed by the Office of Naval Research, is continuing to support the Virginia Class Program Office in its efforts to reach its cost reduction goals as mandated by the Chief of Naval Operations.
DoD to Award $15.7 Million for Science and Engineering Research
The Department of Defense announced today that it plans to award $15.7 million to 24 academic institutions in 18 states to perform research in science and engineering, under the fiscal 2008 Defense Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR).
ONR's Advanced Electric Ship Demonstrator Will Test Revolutionary Rimjet Propulsion System
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) returned the Navy´s Advanced Electric Ship Demonstrator—or Sea Jet—with a new modified stern to the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on March 14, 2008
ONR Announces 2008 Young Investigator Award Recipients
The Office of Naval Research announces the recipients of its 2008 Young Investigator Program.
Florida Schools, U.S. Navy Partner at Science Fairs to Influence Student Careers
Structured to pique students´ career interests in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics, the 47th Three Rivers Science and Engineering Fair was hosted, Feb. 19, at the Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA PC).
Sea Fighter Contributes to Rescue of Downed Air Force Pilot
Two F-15 aircraft from Eglin Air Force Base collided in mid-air on 20 February 2008 during a training mission over Gulf of Mexico waters south of Tyndall Air Force Base. Both pilots were rescued from the Gulf, but one later died, officials said. The F-15C Eagles collided just before 2 p.m. some 77...
Sea Fighter Contributes to Rescue of Downed Air Force Pilot
Two F-15 aircraft from Eglin Air Force Base collided in mid-air on 20 February 2008 during a training mission over Gulf of Mexico waters south of Tyndall Air Force Base.
ONR Demonstrates Revolutionary Infantry Immersion Trainer to Joint Chiefs Chairman
The Chairman to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, witnessed Marines in action Tuesday as they confronted loud explosions and thick smoke in the Infantry Immersion Trainer´s virtual Iraqi village.
Navy Scientist Dr. Bhakta Rath Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Dr. Bhakta Rath, Associate Director of Research and Head of the Materials Science and Component Technology Directorate at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering