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Navy Sets New World Record With Latest Electromagnetic Railgun Demo

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) achieved a milestone Dec. 10 when it successfully conducted a world-record 33 megajoule shot of the Electromagnetic Railgun at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.
December 10, 2010

ONR Provides Blueprint for Controlling All Military Unmanned Systems

The Office of Naval Research has developed a Common Control System for military ground, air and undersea unmanned systems that will work across the services.
May 01, 2013

Sea the Future: New Research on Ocean Conditions Will Aid Planners

The Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global) announced this week a grant to the University of Melbourne that will provide new insights into ocean conditions—crucial information for Navy planners involved in tactical and strategic decision-making
January 01, 2014

Get Your Rotor Runnin': ONR-sponsored Flexrotor Program Takes off for Next Phase

The Office of Naval Research is awarding a phase II contract to Aerovel Corp. to develop flight controls for the Flexrotor vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
April 30, 2012

Warrior Power: ONR, Veterans Plugged In on Alternative Energy

An innovative Office of Naval Research (ONR) program is looking to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard veterans for the cutting edge in alternative energy—and is highlighted this week in a new video released during the Navy’s Warrior Care Month.
November 21, 2013

Underwater Cameras Give Teams New Look at SeaPerch National Challenge

Middle and high school students got an underwater view of their SeaPerch robots as they raced through obstacle courses during the fourth annual SeaPerch National Challenge held May 17 in Hattiesburg, Miss.
May 19, 2014

A Cyber Moment: ONR Reservist Wins Federal 100 Award

On March 26, Lt. Cmdr. Tom McAndrew became the first ONR Reservist to win a Federal 100 Award.
March 27, 2015

Stirred, Not Shaken: Bond for Future Ships, iMacs Has ONR Roots

A state-of-the-art welding process refined for use in naval shipbuilding by the Office of Naval Research has crossed over to the world of computing.
January 01, 2012

ONR to Stream Live from Naval S&T Partnership Conference & ASNE Expo

ONR will stream the 2012 Naval Science and Technology Partnership Conference live Oct. 22-24, 2012.
October 17, 2012

Railgun To Air on National Geographic Documentary

ONR's world-record-setting Electromagnetic Railgun (EMRG) will be featured on the National Geographic Channel, premiering Aug. 25.
August 24, 2011