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Power Surge: ONR, Energy Efficiency in the Spotlight

A scientist sponsored by the Office of Naval Research has been named to the National Academy of Inventors for groundbreaking work in energy efficiency using Gallium Nitride (GaN).
February 11, 2016

Losing its Cool: Will Ice Melt Heat Up Naval Operations in Arctic Ocean?

Scientists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research have traveled to the Arctic Ocean to study the changing environment, and provide new tools to help the U.S. Navy operate in a once-inaccessible area.
October 31, 2016

Think Big, Start Small: Navy SBIR/STTR Program Can Help Advance Your Ideas

Leaders from the Departments of the Navy and Defense, and other government agencies, recently met for the third annual SBIR/STTR Training Workshop.
November 14, 2017

Historic Leap: Navy Shipboard Laser Operates in Persian Gulf

Officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced today that the laser weapon system (LaWS)—a cutting-edge weapon that brings significant new capabilities to America’s Sailors and Marines—was for the first time successfully deployed and operated aboard a naval vessel in the Persian Gulf.
December 10, 2014

Robocopter: New Technology Brings New Capabilities to the Marine Corps

Autonomy options for the Marines have taken a major step forward, as officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced today two successful helicopter flight demonstrations with unmanned flight capability at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., part of the Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System (AACUS) program.
January 01, 2014

Energy Action Month: ONR Expands “Green” Reach in Asia-Pacific

Two years after helping to establish a “green city” in Thailand, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is expanding its quest for renewable energy and bringing the latest technologies to other parts of the Asia-Pacific region, officials announced Oct. 22.
January 01, 2014

The Future Is Now: Navy's Autonomous Swarmboats Can Overwhelm Adversaries

CARACaS, the Control Architecture for Robotic Agent Command and Sensing, can be put into a transportable kit and installed on almost any boat.
October 05, 2014

Not-So-Heavy Metal: ONR to Manage National Push for Lightweight Materials

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will manage a new institute to spur innovation, manufacturing and implementation of lightweight and modern metals—part of a White House initiative announced Feb. 25 that aims to strengthen national defense and U.S. manufacturing through public and private partnerships.
January 01, 2014

Ready, Set, Compete! Students Race for Top Prize in RoboBoat Competition

Obstacle avoidance. Automated docking. Speed gates. Acoustic beacon positioning. Underwater light identification. These are just some of the missions teams had to successfully complete to win at the 7th annual International RoboBoat Competition, held this month at the Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach, Va.
January 01, 2014

Stopping Power: Barrier Technology to Boost Protection at Navy Ports

The ONR-funded Halo Barrier could offer far greater stopping capacity against speeding attack vessels, require less manpower to operate and could show significant cost avoidances over time compared to existing systems.
January 15, 2014