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Marine's Best Friend Shows Explosive-Detecting Capabilities
Specialty canines displayed their explosive-detecting abilities Jan. 18 as part of an Office of Naval Research-hosted demo.
January 19, 2012
ONR Researcher Tapped for Role in National Materials Genome Initiative
The Office of Naval Research's Dr. Julie Christodoulou, division director of naval materials in the Sea Warfare and Weapons department, became one of three co-deputy chairs of the National Science and Technology Council’s Subcommittee for the Materials Genome Initiative.
May 08, 2012
RDML Nevin P. Carr, Jr. to take ONR's helm: "Next Big Thing" for Navy resides in S&T discovery
Rear Admiral Nevin P. Carr, Jr. is set to take the helm at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) in December.
November 04, 2008
ONR to Lead Team of “Unmanned Warriors” to the United Kingdom
On Oct. 8-20, the U.S. Navy, led by the Office of Naval Research, will participate in the first-ever Unmanned Warrior joint exercise hosted by the British Royal Navy.
January 01, 2016
Bridging the Gap: The Critical role of Navy Scientists in Strengthening Operational Lethality
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global is on a mission to strengthen U.S. naval capabilities by bridging the gap between scientists and warfighters who serve at sea. One of the ways the command does so is through the Scientist-to-Sea (S2S) program, which invites U.S. government and industry-partner scientists and engineers to experience Navy installations and ships in-person whenever possible.
April 10, 2025
ONR Global Welcomes New Leadership, Celebrates 80th Anniversary during Change of Command
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global welcomed new leadership during a change of command ceremony at the Admiralty House Garden in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, while also commemorating its 80th anniversary. Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Lorin C. Selby officiated the ceremony, which was attended by U.S. and Royal Navy representatives.
January 01, 2021
Strengthening Scientific Diplomacy: ONR Global Celebrates 20 Years in Santiago, Chile
Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Lorin Selby, as well as other leaders from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and ONR Global — the command’s international arm — recently traveled to Santiago, Chile, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ONR Global’s office in that city.
December 19, 2022
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
Revolutionary Material Dramatically Increases Explosive Force of Weapons
The Office of Naval Research has devised a revolutionary material that will replace steel in warhead casings and increase lethality.
August 10, 2011
Memo to Editors: Navy Christens the Advanced Electric Ship Demonstrator
Arlington, Va.—The Office of Naval Research announces the christening of the Advanced Electric Ship Demonstrator (AESD) on August 24, 2005.
August 23, 2005