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See the Future: Naval EXPO Coming to Washington, D.C.
For the first time ever, the general public will be admitted free to the Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO general exhibit hall—able to see the Electromagnetic Railgun, an autonomous swarmboat, a firefighting robot and much more.
January 29, 2015
Autonomous Underwater Robot Maintains Naval Commitment to Environment
As the U.S. Navy minimizes its dependence on foreign oil, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is a front runner in supporting and bringing forth innovative solutions to fuel consumption challenges
August 24, 2009
Navy Strengthens Defense Industrial Base with New Small Business Funding Opportunity
The Department of the Navy's agile Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs announced today $30 million in rapid-funding opportunities through a new Broad Agency Announcement, which is a request for scientific or research proposals, through May 28.
April 27, 2020
ONR-Funded Microgrid Powers 'World Green City'
The Office of Naval Research (ONR), a leader in the exploration of renewable power, played a major role in the development of a new “World Green City” unveiled in Thailand on Dec. 12 as a prototype community powered by alternative energy sources.
January 01, 2012
Crucial Collaboration: Expanding Naval Capability through Ties with Industry, Academia
The DoN Technology Transfer Program Office, located at the Office of Naval Research, recently hosted an event geared toward strengthening partnerships among government, industry and academia.
December 11, 2019
Not Your Grandfather's Jersey: Navy Testing New Fire-Resistant Clothing
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is answering a Sailor’s request for delivery of new flight deck clothing that could significantly boost personnel safety on aircraft carriers across the Navy.
March 05, 2013
Shining Bright: Diamonds Enable Greater Performance and Beam Quality in High-Power Lasers
The power and performance of lasers are continually increasing to meet the expanding requirements of diverse future technologies.
January 01, 2020
U.S. Navy Demonstrates World's Most Powerful Electromagnetic Railgun at 10 MJ
The Navy´s Office of Naval Research successfully conducted a record-setting firing of an electromagnetic railgun at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA. An invited audience, including the Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Gary Roughead, witnessed this revolutionary technology in action.
January 31, 2008
Navy, Carnegie Mellon Enter Education Partnership
The Office of Naval Research, Naval Research Laboratory and Carnegie Mellon University have entered into an Education Partnership Agreement to encourage and strengthen studies in the scientific disciplines.
August 15, 2018
Scientists Take a Deep Dive for Undersea Warriors
Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials announced today new research support to develop a prototype diving helmet that could revolutionize diving missions — and provide greater safety for divers.
April 03, 2015