News Releases
‘American Innovation is our Secret Power’: CNR Speaks at Aspen Security Forum
Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Lorin Selby gave remarks on July 20, during the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado. The annual three-day conference provides a non-partisan public venue for government officials, business executives, leading academics and noted journalists to discuss the most pressing...
Accelerating Collaboration: NJOC Introduces New Tool for Connecting with Senior Leaders
The U.S. Navy’s first management advisory group — known as Naval Junior Officer Counsel (NJOC) — recently unveiled a new method for sharing ideas, insights and concerns with senior leadership.
Winning Warfighters: ONR Reservists Garner S&T Officer of the Year Awards
Two members of the Office of Naval Research Reserve Component (ONR-RC) recently won the organization’s most prestigious prizes.
London Tech Bridge Breaks Down Barriers with New Collaboration Space
The U.K.-based Tech Bridge hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 13 to celebrate the grand opening of its innovation hub.
Remarkable Robotics: ROVs Shine in ONR-Sponsored International SeaPerch Challenge
More than 130 teams of elementary, middle and high school students from around the world competed at the annual International SeaPerch Challenge on June 4 at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.
Awesome Algorithms: Prize Challenge Tests Software Performance in Unmanned Vehicles
The Office of Naval Research (ONR), Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and the NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge recently sponsored a three-stage competition called the Artificial Intelligence for Small Unit Maneuvers (AISUM) Prize Challenge.
Celebrating Science: DoN Promotes Student Outreach at Navy League STEM Expo
The Sea Cadets—members of a maritime-based program established by the Navy League of the United States to create a favorable image of the Navy on the part of American youth—were getting ready for a robotics competition they would hold at the next day’s Navy League STEM Expo.
CNR Looks to Future of Naval Innovation at Sea-Air-Space
Chief of Naval Research (CNR) Rear Adm. Lorin C. Selby gave remarks last week during the “Future of Naval Innovation” panel at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition, held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Laser Trailblazer: Navy Conducts Historic Test of New Laser Weapon System
Known as the Layered Laser Defense (LLD), the weapon was designed and built by Lockheed Martin to serve as a multi-domain, multi-platform demonstration system. It can counter unmanned aerial systems and fast-attack boats with a high-power laser—and also use its high-resolution telescope to track in...
ONR Global and Royal Air Force Partner in First Synthetic-Fueled Drone Flight
In February 2022, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global and Royal Air Force (RAF) Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) conducted the first-ever drone flight using synthetic kerosene.