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Office of Naval Research Global Launches $750K 'Global-X' Challenge
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global has launched Global-X, a nine-month international science challenge worth up to $750,000, to encourage groundbreaking research from all around the world.
April 22, 2020
Laser Focus: ONR Global and the Competition for High-Intensity Lasers
ONR Global recently sponsored the travel of a Nobel Laureate to a conference about the development of high-intensity lasers in the U.S. and Europe.
June 03, 2019
Hurricane Hero: EMILY Vehicle a Successful Partnership between Navy, Industry
In September 2019, EMILY—officially known as the Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard—operated in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. An unmanned surface vehicle, EMILY helped disaster responders deliver medicine and other needed supplies.
October 03, 2019
London Calling: Capt. James P. Borghardt Takes the Helm at ONR Global
On June 6, the Office of Naval Research Global welcomed new leadership during a change-of-command ceremony at its London headquarters.
June 12, 2019
ONR Global Opens New Location in Melbourne, Australia
Scientific collaboration was front and center as Capt. James Borghardt, commanding officer of the Office of Naval Research Global, officially inaugurated a new location in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 6.
November 06, 2019
Measuring Up: ONR Tech Makes Sure Aviators and Aircraft are a Perfect Fit
ONR Global TechSolutions recently demonstrated the Anthropometric Measurement Device, which is designed to help select the right aircraft for differently sized aviators.
August 27, 2019
Corrosion Control: Topside Drone Keeps Vessels Ship-Shape
ONR Global TechSolutions demonstrated Topside Drone, which can be used to inspect and detect material defects, corrosion, warping and other conditions on naval vessels.
September 05, 2019
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
Awesome Autonomy: The Future Force and RoboBoats
The future of naval engineering was on display last week, as 13 teams of high school and college students did battle at the ninth annual RoboBoat Competition in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
July 15, 2016
Sustainment Solutions: ONR Global, Chilean Navy Hold AVANTE Challenge to Address Maritime Sustainment Issues
In an effort to strengthen naval capabilities in the area of maritime sustainment—specifically, the rapid repair of ships in dry dock—the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global and the Chilean Naval Polytechnic Academy recently held the 2021 AVANTE Challenge.
January 01, 2021