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Office of Naval Research Welcomes New Chief
Rear Adm. Matthew L. Klunder became the 24th chief of naval research Nov. 17, 2011.
Chief of Naval Research Helps Steer New Tech for the Fleet
On Jan. 13, Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Mat Winter gave the keynote address at the Surface Navy Association's 28th Annual National Symposium, held in Crystal City, Virginia.
Polar Priorities: Senior Defense Officials Discuss Arctic, Antarctic Science and Research
Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Mat Winter met in Finland last week with counterparts from five nations in a first-ever gathering of senior defense officials to coordinate science and technology research in high latitudes.
Navy Researchers Seek to Improve Weather Prediction for Global Operations
The Office of Naval Research’s ocean research is yielding enhanced weather and ocean prediction models that help Navy leaders understand how to route ships around the globe safely, reducing fuel consumption and avoiding ice flows.
Office of Naval Research Achieves Milestone With Free Electron Laser Program
Scientists at Los Alamos National Lab, N.M., have achieved a remarkable breakthrough with the Office of Naval Research's Free Electron Laser (FEL) program, demonstrating an injector capable of producing the electrons needed to generate megawatt-class laser beams for the Navy's next-generation weapon system.
Barnacle Busting: ONR-Sponsored Research Targets Ship Biofouling
The Office of Naval Research is sponsoring research to develop environmentally friendly hull coatings to fight off barnacles and other biofouling on Navy ships.
Office of Naval Research Global Launches $750K 'Global-X' Challenge
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global has launched Global-X, a nine-month international science challenge worth up to $750,000, to encourage groundbreaking research from all around the world.
Office of Naval Research Wants to Innovate at Startup Speed
Responding to a call from top military leaders to accelerate delivery of technology to the warfighter, officials from the Office of Naval Research recently launched a program designed to spur innovation in the Navy and Marine Corps.
Mini Machines? ONR Principal Investigator Honored for Nanotechnology Research
Dr. Joseph Lyding, a principal investigator for the Office of Naval Research, received the 2014 Feynman Prize for nanotechnology.
From Research to Railgun: Revolutionary Weapon to Debut at Future Force EXPO
The Electromagnetic Railgun—a weapon that will play a significant role in the future of the U.S. Navy—will be on display to the public for the first time on the East Coast Feb. 4-5 at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO in Washington, D.C., officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced today.