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Littoral Geosciences and Optics

The Littoral Geosciences and Optics program (ONR 322LO) supports basic and applied research for expeditionary warfare, naval special warfare, mine warfare and antisubmarine warfare in shelf, near-shore, estuarine, riverine and riparian environments, with a particular emphasis on robust 4D prediction of environmental characteristics in denied, distant or remote environments.

March 18, 2022

Call for Planning Letters

The Littoral Geosciences and Optics program (322LO) solicits informal planning letters or pre-proposals from prospective investigators as the first step in the proposal process.

March 18, 2022

Ocean Battlespace Sensing

The Ocean Battlespace Sensing Department explores science and technology in the ocean battlespace environment.

March 09, 2022

ONR Chief Unveils New Vision to Reimagine Naval Power

Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Lorin C. Selby last week introduced a new vision for future naval power—one based on faster development of unmanned, autonomous systems, vibrant partnerships with industry and academia, and reimagined naval formations.

November 22, 2021

'Lucky Day': Navy Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Deepest Ocean Dive

The U.S. Navy recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of the ONR-sponsored Trieste dive to the Challenger Deep, the deepest part of the ocean.

January 31, 2020

Incubating Ideas: Agility Summit Showcases Innovative Solutions to Naval Challenges

Four teams from the U.S. Naval Academy, Naval Postgraduate School and Navy Information Operations Command Texas pitched innovative solutions to naval challenges during an educational challenge at the Naval Agility Summit—held Sept. 21-25 in Alexandria, Virginia. The event—which people attended virtually and physically—was hosted by the NavalX Agility Cell (also known as NavalX) and supported by multiple partners, including the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

October 02, 2020

A 'Titanic' Influence: Famed Explorer Celebrates Five-Decade Partnership with ONR

Famed explorer Dr. Robert Ballard recently visited ONR to celebrate his 53-year partnership with the command.

February 19, 2020

Fleet Focus: Agility Summit Seeks Creative Solutions to Naval Challenges

The NavalX Agility Cell, or NavalX, will hold its Agility Summit on Sept. 21-25 in Alexandria, Virginia. The event—hosted by NavalX and supported by multiple partners, including the Office of Naval Research—is designed to build partnerships in the Department of the Navy on matters of innovation, acquisition and transition; share best practices; and discuss problems facing the fleet.

July 16, 2020

Navy Strengthens Defense Industrial Base with New Small Business Funding Opportunity

The Department of the Navy's agile Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs announced today $30 million in rapid-funding opportunities through a new Broad Agency Announcement, which is a request for scientific or research proposals, through May 28.

April 27, 2020

Recruiting Robots: DoD Summit Promotes Robotics in Maintenance and Repair

ONR recently participated in the 2020 JROBOT Summit, which discussed bringing more robotics systems into sustainment.

March 13, 2020