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Quantum computing: How early funding from U.S. Navy and Army supports groundbreaking technology
Quantum computers may be able to help create new pharmaceuticals, understand chemical reactions, solve certain problems that are otherwise intractable, create new materials and allow for highly disruptive applications in numerous sectors.
January 01, 2020
Mine Mission: Marine Corps Looks to Boost Mine Countermeasure Capabilities
At the Technical Concept Experiment 23.2, held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, ONR showcased multiple systems designed to enhance the Marine Corps’ capability in carrying out amphibious operations — including explosive hazard defeat/mine countermeasures as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
January 19, 2024
Business of Problem-Solving: S&T Panels Spotlight Naval Challenges, Opportunities
The Office of Naval Research held two science and technology (S&T) discussion panels during the recent 2024 Naval Science and Technology (S&T)/Combat Systems/Technology, Systems and Ships Symposium in Arlington, Virginia.
January 15, 2025
ONR Scientist Awarded for Fuel Cell Foresight
Dr. Richard Carlin, director of the Sea Warfare and Weapons Department in the Office of Naval Research (ONR), was honored with the 2010 Fuel Cell Seminar and Exposition Award on Oct. 19 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.
October 19, 2010
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.
June 14, 2022
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-bound air threats, support combat identification and conduct battle damage assessment of engaged targets.
April 13, 2022
STEM Grand Challenge Winners to Build Better Digital Tutors for Students
Winners of ONR's STEM Grand Challenge will produce intelligent tutoring technology that will be used to enhance the STEM skills of students, Sailors and Marines.
February 21, 2012
Need for Speed: Meet Dr. Richard Carlin, ONR's Naval Accelerator
A former department head at the Office of Naval Research, Dr. Richard Carlin, now serves in a new leadership role at ONR—as its Naval Accelerator.
July 12, 2019
ONR's Digital Tutors Give Naval Recruits, High School Students an Academic Edge
The Office of Naval Research is helping students with computer-based applications similar to programs originally designed for Navy recruits.
April 18, 2011
'Tech Talk' with Keith Hammack
In this transcript from the Office of Naval Research's online series, Tech Talk, deputy manager Keith Hammack answers questions about ONR's autonomous ground vehicles.
January 01, 2010