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Drug Detection: ONR SCOUT Tests Tech for Monitoring Illicit Maritime Cargo

To improve capabilities for monitoring aircraft and vessels carrying illicit maritime cargo such as drugs — for longer periods of time and over greater distances — the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored SCOUT initiative recently conducted a dynamic experimentation event at Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, at the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay.
September 19, 2022

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

ONR Sets Date for 2012 Naval S&T Partnership Conference

The Office of Naval Research has announced Oct. 22-24, 2012 as the dates for its biennial conference.
January 19, 2012

The 2025 GlobalX Innovation Challenge: AI Innovations for Maritime Security Launched

The U.S. Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global), in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Singapore, is proud to announce the launch of the GlobalX Innovation Joint Challenge: AI for Advancing Maritime Security. This nine-month international science challenge offers significant research partnerships to encourage groundbreaking research from around the world.
May 19, 2025

A Cyber Moment: ONR Reservist Wins Federal 100 Award

On March 26, Lt. Cmdr. Tom McAndrew became the first ONR Reservist to win a Federal 100 Award.
March 27, 2015

Meeting of the Minds: ONR Hosts Roundtable with Present, Past CNRs

ONR recently held a roundtable hosted by current Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Lorin C. Selby and featuring eight former CNRs.
August 16, 2021

New Energy Sources Fuel Interest from Secretary of the Navy

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus discussed several ONR-funded technologies during his Dec. 7 visit to a Marine Corps Base in Hawaii.
December 08, 2011

Down Under Demo: ONR Touts Additive Manufacturing Tech at Australian Event

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) — and its international arm, ONR Global — participated in the recent Autonomous Warrior 2023 (AW23) exercise, located at HMAS Creswell in Jervis Bay, Australia.
February 23, 2024

On the Surface: ONR SCOUT Showcases Unmanned Surface Vehicle Capability on the Water

In an effort to increase the range and detection of various unmanned surface vessels (USVs), the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored SCOUT initiative recently conducted a unique demonstration event off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
October 11, 2022

ONR Names New Executive Director for Acquisition Management

The Office of Naval Research tapped Rick ONeil, recently elevated to the Senior Executive Service, to manage its Acquisition Department and the thousands of grants, contracts and other transactions ONR has with research institutions and industry around the world in the constant pursuit of innovation.
June 06, 2013