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Chief of Naval Research Issues Challenge for Innovation and the Future Force
The Chief of Naval Research (CNR) has issued a historic call for innovative ideas to support the Navy and Marine Corps of the future.
May 31, 2017
A 'Titanic' Influence: Famed Explorer Celebrates Five-Decade Partnership with ONR
Famed explorer Dr. Robert Ballard recently visited ONR to celebrate his 53-year partnership with the command.
February 19, 2020
A Global Edge: Chief of Naval Research to Moderate International Naval S&T Panel
Military leaders from across the globe will meet in a public forum to discuss the critical importance of science and technology (S&T) for naval forces—and to analyze where future international S&T collaborations might take place.
May 13, 2016
News: Focused: ONR Tackles Data Science, Warfighter Performance
Having just completed a forum with data science experts from around the country, Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials announced July 1 they will host another gathering of leading thinkers in the fall for in-depth discussions on warfighter performance.
July 01, 2014
Two High-Tech Navy Research Vessels Enter Construction Phase
Construction for two new, state-of-the-art Ocean-class Auxiliary General Purpose Oceanographic Research vessels research ships funded by the Office of Naval Research officially got underway with a keel-laying and dedication ceremony Aug. 17 in Anacortes, Wash.
August 20, 2012
Not-So-Heavy Metal: ONR to Manage National Push for Lightweight Materials
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will manage a new institute to spur innovation, manufacturing and implementation of lightweight and modern metals—part of a White House initiative announced Feb. 25 that aims to strengthen national defense and U.S. manufacturing through public and private partnerships.
January 01, 2014
ONR's Autonomous Underwater Hull Inspection Vehicle Nearing Procurement
An Office of Naval Research (ONR) autonomous underwater vehicle, which can maneuver under ships to detect explosives, is closer to reality following the awarding of a production contract in March.
April 06, 2011
Aviator Gears Up for Service as 24th Chief of Naval Research
Rear Adm. Matthew L. Klunder will become the 24th chief of naval research in a change of command ceremony Nov. 17 at the Washington Navy Yard.
October 17, 2011
Theoretical to Tactical: Veterans Turn Research into Naval Innovation
NEPTUNE 2.0 will launch in early 2020—providing new research grants to universities to align naval and national defense strategy requirements with campus laboratory capabilities. NEPTUNE sponsors university research, which enables military students (veterans and active duty) to connect education with entrepreneurial practice—developing technology for defense and commercial applications.
November 18, 2019
Crowdsourced Collaboration: ONR Seeks Players for Futuristic Online War Game
On March 27, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) will sponsor the launch of a multiplayer online war game—hoping to recruit a community of more than 1,000 players to collaborate on solving real-world problems facing the U.S. Navy.
March 15, 2017