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Laser Weapons

Laser weapons? This may not be as exotic as fans of Han Solo once thought, thanks to recent leaps forward in the development of a powerful free-electron laser, or FEL.

July 30, 2003

ONR Global sponsors winning round of naval Hacking for Defense challenge in Chile

The Avante 2020 Challenge, with the financial support of the local Naval Polytechnic Academy through its INNOVAPOLINAV program, the Production Development Corporation (CORFO), and the Office of Naval Research Global, selected two winning teams to develop a technological solution to a set of problems proposed by the Chilean Navy.

January 01, 2021

Global-X Challenge awards over $1 million

The international science challenge launched by the Office of Naval Research Global selects four teams with revolutionary concepts.

January 01, 2020

Students to Test Their Engineering Skills

Middle and high school students will battle it out with their remotely operated vehicles at the inaugural National SeaPerch Challenge, to be held May 23-25 in Philadelphia

May 18, 2011

Magnetic Power Offers Energy-Saving Alternative

The Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global) continues to pursue aggressive energy goals established by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, with the design of a system that controls electrical flow for lighting, a highly efficient platform that may spark a new era of power savings.

September 23, 2010

ONR Scientist Generates 'Mud Power' for NPR Radio Audience

Dr. Linda Chrisey, a leading scientist at the Office of Naval Research, discussed how researchers are generating electricity from bacteria found in mud and wastewater during National Public Radio's recent

January 01, 2010

Flight Deck Cleaning “Zamboni” Gives Navy Aircraft Carriers a Cleaner Wake

The Navy´s newest flight deck cleaning technology cuts grime with the power of a Zamboni and the environmental safety of clean running water.

April 22, 2009

HLAW Process Approved for Construction of HSLA-80 T-Beams on DDG 1000

T-beam stiffeners are used extensively in ship construction for decks, bulkheads, shells and other structural applications. As the need for weight and cost reduction grows, T-beams are being manufactured of stronger materials with smaller cross-sections.

May 07, 2009

Innovation in India Lecture

Seeking to promote the exchange of ideas in the global science and technology community, the Office of Naval Research recently hosted

October 29, 2009

ONR-Funded Software Boosts Marines Civilian Operations at Fleet Exercise

The Marine Corps Civil Information Management System (MARCIMS) helped Marines manage, track and analyze construction projects, health engagements and civil affairs during the 32nd Cobra Gold exercise.

February 21, 2013