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Navy Develops Power Engineering Curriculum with Universities Across U.S.
An Office of Naval Research (ONR)-supported enterprise is bringing sweeping changes to electric power and energy education at universities throughout the country.
February 19, 2013
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
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
Innovation Acceleration: Navy Speeds Up Contracts for Small Business Partners
To solicit a wide range of potential small business partners, the U.S. Navy’s Small Business Innovation Research program is today announcing its expanded funding opportunity in a Broad Agency Announcement.
September 24, 2019
Building Morale: Navy Trademark Office Delivers Proceeds to the Navy MWR
The Navy Trademark Licensing Office transferred more than $1 million—for the first time—to the Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation program, a quality-of-life program for Sailors and their families.
October 23, 2018
A Noteworthy Transition: Navy Lauded in New Report
A new report issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) puts a spotlight on the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for effective ways to get new technologies out of the lab and into the hands of the warfighter.
March 27, 2013
Ocean Explorer: ONR Welcomes New Research Ship to Navy's Ranks
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) recently welcomed the U.S. Navy’s newest research vessel—R/V Sally Ride—for oceanographic research.
July 14, 2016
Media Advisory: Free-Electron Laser Reaches 10 Kilowatts
The Free-Electron Laser (FEL), supported by the Office of Naval Research and located at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, achieved 10 kilowatts of infrared laser light in late July, making it the most powerful tunable laser in the world.
July 30, 2004
View from the Bridge: U.S. Navy and Royal Navy partner in newly launched London Tech Bridge
The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy and the United States Navy announced a new partnership to accelerate the adoption of novel ideas and technologies, marking a unique chapter in the historic relationship between the two nations.
January 01, 2020
Video Games Can Enhance Warrior Cognitive Performance
The U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps have been using simulators, virtual reality and video games to train Sailors and Marines for years. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring research focused on understanding the cognitive effects that video games have on the human brain.
February 17, 2022